20 high-rated and popular movies of 2012 (scores from RottenTomatoes.com)
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PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, rated 85%-10946
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that's bolstered by strong lead performances." ?RottenTomatoes.com
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WRECK IT RALPH, rated 86%-10946
"Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, Wreck-It Ralph is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia." ?RottenTomatoes.com
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BULLY, rated 86%-10946
"Hard-hitting and gracefully filmed, Bully powerfully delivers an essential message to an audience that may not be able to see it." –RottenTomatoes.com
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THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS, rated 86%-10946
"It may not quite scale Aardman's customary delirious heights, but The Pirates! still represents some of the smartest, most skillfully animated fare that modern cinema has to offer." ?RottenTomatoes.com
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PARANORMAN, rated 86% -10946
"Beautifully animated and solidly scripted, ParaNorman will entertain (and frighten) older children while providing surprisingly thoughtful fare for their parents." –RottenTomatoes.com -
CHRONICLE, rated 86%-10946
"It arrives during a glut of found-footage films, but Chronicle transcends its gimmicks with a smart script, fast-paced direction, and engaging performances from its young, talented cast." –RottenTomatoes.com -
DARK KNIGHT RISES, rated 87%-10946
"The Dark Knight Rises is an ambitious, thoughtful, and potent action film that concludes Christopher Nolan's franchise in spectacular fashion." –RottenTomatoes.com
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LIFE OF PI, rated 88%-10946
"A 3D adaptation of a supposedly 'unfilmable' book, Ang Lee's Life of Pi achieves the near impossible -- it's an astonishing technical achievement that's also emotionally rewarding." –RottenTomatoes.com -
FRANKENWEENIE, rated 89%-10946
"Frankenweenie is an energetic stop-motion horror movie spoof with lovingly crafted visuals and a heartfelt, oddball story." –RottenTomatoes.com
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SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, rated 90%-10946
"Silver Linings Playbook walks a tricky thematic tightrope, but David O. Russell's sensitive direction and some sharp work from a talented cast gives it true balance." –RottenTomatoes.com
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LINCOLN, rated 90%-10946
"Daniel Day-Lewis characteristically delivers in this witty, dignified portrait that immerses the audience in its world and entertains even as it informs." –RottenTomatoes.com -
THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, rated 91%-10946
"The Cabin in the Woods is an astonishing meta-feat, capable of being funny, strange, and scary -- frequently all at the same time." –RottenTomatoes.com
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BERNIE, rated 92%-10946
"Richard Linklater's Bernie is a gently told and unexpectedly amusing true-crime comedy that benefits from an impressive performance by Jack Black." –RottenTomatoes.com -
SKYFALL, rated 92%-10946
"Sam Mendes brings Bond surging back with a smart, sexy, riveting action thriller that qualifies as one of the best 007 films to date." –RottenTomatoes.com -
MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, rated 92%-10946
"With a script that never forgets its heroes' humanity and no shortage of superpowered set pieces, The Avengers lives up to its hype -- and raises the bar for Marvel at the movies." –RottenTomatoes.com -
SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED, rated 94%-10946
"Safety Not Guaranteed's ostensibly modest ambitions are outmatched by the movie's strong performances, beguiling charm, and heartfelt story." –RottenTomatoes.com -
MOONRISE KINGDOM, rated 94%-10946
"Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best." –RottenTomatoes.com
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LOOPER, rated 94%-10946
"As thought-provoking as it is thrilling, Looper delivers an uncommonly smart, bravely original blend of futuristic sci-fi and good old-fashioned action." –RottenTomatoes.com -
THE SESSIONS, 95%-10946
"Tender, funny, and touching, The Sessions provides an acting showcase for its talented stars and proves it's possible for Hollywood to produce a grown-up movie about sex." –RottenTomatoes.com -
ARGO, rated 95%-10946
"Tense, exciting, and often darkly comic, Argo recreates a historical event with vivid attention to detail and finely wrought characters." –RottenTomatoes.com
