National Board of Review 2011 Individuals who win: 'Hugo,' Martin Scorsese, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton Earn Honors

That appear you just heard was Oscar prognosticators escaping . of mattress for the very-real possibility of 'Hugo' playing an essential part inside the honours race. The film love-letter won top honors within the National Board of Review on Thursday, with Martin Scorsese producing the most effective Director trophy. Other individuals who win include George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Christopher Plummer and Shailene Woodley. With three honours, 'The Descendants' was most likely the favourite film, meaning whatever momentum the Alexander Payne-directed film lost following a NY Film Experts Circle honours remains acquired back. See the full report on individuals who win ahead. Best Film: 'Hugo' Best Director: Martin Scorsese, 'Hugo' Best Actor: George Clooney, 'The Descendants' Best Actress: Tilda Swinton, 'We Need to Discuss Kevin' Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, 'Beginners' Best Supporting Actress: Shailene Woodley, 'The Descendants' Best Original Script: Will Reiser, '50/50' Best Modified Script: Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, 'The Descendants' Best Animated Feature: 'Rango' Breakthrough Performance: Felicity Manley, 'Like Crazy' Breakthrough Performance: Rooney Mara, 'The Girl while using Dragon Tattoo' Debut Director: J.C. Chandor, 'Margin Call' Best Ensemble: 'The Help' Spotlight Award: Michael Fassbender ('A Dangerous Method,' 'Jane Eyre,' 'Shame,' 'X-Males: First Class') NBR Freedom of Expression: 'Crime After Crime' NBR Freedom of Expression: 'Pariah' Best Language Film: 'A Separation' Best Documentary: 'Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory' Special Achievement in Filmmaking: The 'Harry Potter' Franchise -- A Distinguished Translation from Book to Film Top Films (from the to z) 'The Artist' 'The Descendants' 'Drive' 'The Girl while using Dragon Tattoo' 'Harry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2' 'The Ides of March' 'J. Edgar' 'The Tree of Life' 'War Horse' 5 top Language Films (from the to z) '13 Assassins' 'Elite Squad: The Enemy Within' 'Footnote' 'Le Havre' 'Point Blank' 5 top Documentaries (from the to z) 'Born being Wild' 'Buck' 'George Harrison: Dwelling within the fabric World' 'Project Nim' 'Senna' Top Independent Films (from the to z) '50/50' 'Another Earth' 'Beginners' 'A Better Life' 'Cedar Rapids' 'Margin Call' 'Shame' 'Take Shelter' 'We Need To Discuss Kevin' 'Win Win' [Photo: Vital] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook