‘Room’ Star Jacob Tremblay, 9, Steals Show With Adorable Critics' Choice Speech

The nine-year-old star of Oscar-tipped movie ‘Room’ aced his speech at the Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica last night, turning in a heart-melting speech in front of a star-studded audience.

Canadian actor Jacob Tremblay had the crowd in the palm of his hand as he delivered his heart-felt tribute to his fellow actors and crew.

Clasping the gong for Best Young Actor, but struggling to reach the microphone, he said: “This is super cool. It’s the best day of my life.”

Bradley James, who presented Jacob with the award alongside fellow former child star (now director) Fred Savage, then tilted down the mic so that he could make his acceptance properly.

“I first want to say thank you to all the critics who voted for me. It must be a super hard vote because of all of the other great actors in this category,” he said to gasps of delight from the crowd.

He also thanked 'Team Room’, adding: “I think that us working together made this movie come true and this award doesn’t just go to me for that, it goes to all of you guys as well.”

As for where he’s keeping it, well, it was an obvious choice for a young chap – on the shelf next to his Millennium Falcon.

This guy…

Brie Larsen – who’s been Oscar-nominated for her role in the acclaimed drama and is a pretty good bet to take the prize – also won the Best Actress award for playing Tremblay’s mother in the movie, which centres on the two of them being held captive in a single room.

Elsewhere, 'Mad Max: Fury Road’ won big, scooping Best Action Film, Best Director for George Miller, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, and two more gongs for Best Actor and Best Actress in an Action Movie for Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.

Meanwhile, Sylvester Stallone won Best Supporting Actor for 'Creed’, 'Spotlight’ won Best Acting Ensemble, and Leonardo DiCaprio won Best Actor for 'The Revenant’.

Watch a trailer for ‘Room’ below…

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