The Toronto critics awarded "Capote" and "A History of Violence" three awards each. "Capote" star Philip Seymour Hoffman received their best actor award while his co-star, Catherine Keener, picked up the best supporting actress honors. "Capote" director Bennett Miller was voted winner of the best first feature prize.
"A History of Violence" didn't earn any acting honors however the film did receive best director, best film, and best Canadian film awards.
Meanwhile indie pic "The Squid and the Whale" added a few more awards to its growing list of kudos. Laura Linney was named best actress and Noah Baumbach's script earned best screenplay honors.
Other awards went to Paul Giamatti for best supporting actor in "Cinderella Man," "Wallace & Gromit" for best animated feature, and "The World" for best foreign film. Werner Herzog's "Grizzly Man" captured the award for best documentary.
The critics group also recognized Andy Serkis for his work in "King Kong." The group cited the job he did in helping to bring Kong to life.
