MTV Movie Awards show shines on "Playbook" and "Avengers"
- 11 years ago
The comic book superheroes of "The Avengers" and comedy romance "Silver Linings Playbook" ruled at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday on a night packed with irreverent jokes about body parts and sneak peeks of some of the year's biggest upcoming films.
"The Avengers" picked up three awards, including the top prize, movie of the year, along with best villain.
Jennifer Lawrence added two popcorn-shaped trophies to her Oscar and shared the best kiss award with co-star Bradley Cooper, who was voted best male performance for his role as a bipolar man in the comedy romance.
Jamie Foxx was honored with the MTV Generation Award, while Will Ferrell won the Comedic Genius Award for his long career on film and television including "Elf," "Saturday Night Live" and "Anchorman."
The MTV Movie Awards, one of Hollywood's biggest youth-friendly ceremonies, rewards movie performances from the past year as well as promoting upcoming blockbusters and new music.
"The Avengers" picked up three awards, including the top prize, movie of the year, along with best villain.
Jennifer Lawrence added two popcorn-shaped trophies to her Oscar and shared the best kiss award with co-star Bradley Cooper, who was voted best male performance for his role as a bipolar man in the comedy romance.
Jamie Foxx was honored with the MTV Generation Award, while Will Ferrell won the Comedic Genius Award for his long career on film and television including "Elf," "Saturday Night Live" and "Anchorman."
The MTV Movie Awards, one of Hollywood's biggest youth-friendly ceremonies, rewards movie performances from the past year as well as promoting upcoming blockbusters and new music.