Hoffman honoured for achievements in film

HOLLYWOOD actor Dustin Hoffman was honoured last night voted for by the cinema-going public.

Minority Report won three gongs best director for Steven Spielberg, best actor for Tom Cruise and best British actress for Samantha Morton.

Hugh Grant triumphed in the best British actor category for his role in About A Boy, while Rosamund Pike, star of Bond film Die Another Day, was voted best newcomer.