Instead, small Focus Features movie "Green Book" went home with the biggest haul - three - including best comedy, supporting actor (Mahershala Ali) and screenplay.
"This is beyond anything we ever imagined when we began shooting," said director and writer Peter Farrelly. He said the story of the black pianist who strikes up a friendship with his Italian-American driver gave him hope.
"I wanted to share that hope with you because we are still living in divided times," Farrelly said.
