Golden Globes Film: 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Atonement' Win Big

The stars may not have been there to accept the awards, but that didn't stop the Golden Globes from shining on some of some of film's biggest names in Hollywood on Sunday night.

Johnny Depp's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" was a big winner, as the tale of the barber butcher took home the award for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical, while Depp was named Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

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The tragic romance "Atonement," starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, was also recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, as the film took home the award for Best Motion Picture, Drama, as well as Best Original Score.

Meanwhile, "No Country For Old Men" was also a double-winner on Globes night. Not only did Javier Bardem snag the Best Supporting Actor award, but Ethan and Joel Coen also won the Globe for Best Screenplay.

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In the category of Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, Daniel Day Lewis bested the filed with his portrayal of an oil baron in "There Will Be Blood." This was Lewis' first Globe win after four previous nominations.

Julie Christie was named Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for her role as a woman succumbing to Alzheimer's in "Away From Her."

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"Thank you very much indeed for this award, which I will share with Sarah Polley, our wonderful director, who made it all possible, and the terrific cast and crew of 'Away from Her' with whom I was fortunate enough to work," Christie said in a statement to Access Hollywood after her Globe win.

Earlier in the evening, "I'm Not There" star Cate Blanchett was the night's first winner, as the HFPA kicked off its press conference with the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

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Blanchett was honored for her portrayal of rock legend Bob Dylan.

Following her win, Blanchett released the following statement to Access Hollywood:

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"I wish circumstances would allow me to be there. Firstly thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for this recognition. I'd like to thank above all else Todd Haynes for his flair, his chutzpach and his vision. As this is a true ensemble piece, I share this totally with Christian Bale, Marcus Carl Franklin, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere and Ben Whishaw. And of course none of this would be possible without the great man himself, Bob Dylan, wherever you are, whoever you are, I thank you deeply."

First-time Globe nominee Marion Cotillard took home the award for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy for "La Vie En Rose."

When it came to animation, "Ratatouille" came out on top, taking home the Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

The complete of winners in the film categories: