Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win

The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes

Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year's Oscar race with a major win from the National Board of Review.

The adaptation of the Broadway hit was named best movie by the group whose picks are seen as a major indicator of Oscar success. Wicked represents the pure magic that movies can bring to audiences," said the NBR president, Annie Schulhof. Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, the actors are all exceptional and the music is second-to-none - together it adds up to a transporting experience like no other."