| 8th Critics' Choice Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 17, 2003 |
| Official website | www |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Chicago |
The8th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on January 17, 2003, honoring the finest achievements of2002 filmmaking.[1]
This ceremony is particularly notable for the moment whenBest Actor nomineeRobin Williams came up on stage after being called upon by Best Actor co-winnerJack Nicholson, who claimed to be "baked", to assist him with his acceptance speech, culminating in what is considered to be the funniest moment in the awards' history.[2][3][4][5] The moment was uploaded onYouTube in July 2009; it currently has over 4 million views.[6]
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Denzel Washington –Antwone Fisher
| Wins | Film |
|---|---|
| 3 | Chicago |
| 2 | Adaptation. |
| Catch Me If You Can | |
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | |
| Minority Report |