Critics pick 'Amour' as best film of 2012

(AP) The National Society of Film Critics has selected Amour as the best picture of 2012.

The critics chose the star of Amour, Emmanuelle Riva, as the best actress, and Daniel Day-Lewis was chosen best actor for Lincoln.

The group of 60 prominent movie critics from around the country met Saturday at Lincoln Center in New York City to make its picks.

Austrian director Michael Haneke won best director for Amour. The French-language movie depicts the slow deterioration of an elderly woman played by Riva.

Playwright Tony Kushner won best screenplay for Lincoln.

Amy Adams was chosen best supporting actress for The Master and Matthew McConaughey was selected best supporting actor for Magic Mike and Bernie.