‘Gravity,’ ‘Her’ tie for LA Film Critics top honor

This publicity photo released by courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sandra Bullock, as Dr. Ryan Stone, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ sci-fi thriller “Gravity,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. AP FILE PHOTO

The space odyssey “Gravity” and the futuristic romance “Her” have tied for best picture from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

The LA critics announced their picks Sunday, with voting culminating in a tie for the group’s top honor. “Gravity” led with a total of four awards, including picks for best directing, best editing and best cinematography.

Spike Jonze’s “Her” also won best production design for K.K. Barrett’s sleek, near-future designs.

Best actress was shared by Cate Blanchett for her performance as a fallen socialite in “Blue Jasmine,” and Adele Exarchopoulus for her role in the lesbian coming-of-age tale “Blue Is the Warmest Color.”

Bruce Dern won best actor for the father-son road trip “Nebraska.”

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