The event wasn't as eventful as other Oscar nights, however it was an entertaining and satisfactory occasion with some well deserved winners. The Kings Speech of course took the top prizes and teary, moving and even sweary speeches made the event more memorable.
Here are the nights winners:
Best Picture: The Kings Speech
Best Actor: Colin Firth - The Kings Speech
Best Actress: Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Best Director: Tom Hooper - The Kings Speech
Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale - The Fighter
Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo - The Fighter
Best Original Screenplay: David Seilder - The Kings Speech
Best Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network
Best Animated Feature: Toy Story 3
Best Cinematography: Inception
Best Costume Design: Coleen Atwood - Alice in Wonderland
Best Visual Effects: Inception