2011 Best Reviewed Movies

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The Interrupters
100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 83 reviews
"Impeccably crafted and edited, The Interrupters is a tough and honest documentary about street violence that truly has the power to inspire change."
A Separation
99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 145 reviews
"Morally complex, suspenseful, and consistently involving, A Separation captures the messiness of a dissolving relationship with keen insight and searing intensity."
Bill Cunningham New York
99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 67 reviews
"Suffused with happiness and modest charm, Bill Cunningham New York offers a touching, gently humorous portrait of its subject without invading his jealously guarded privacy."
The Artist
98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 218 reviews
"A crowd-pleasing tribute to the magic of silent cinema, The Artist is a clever, joyous film with delightful performances and visual style to spare."
Project Nim
98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 129 reviews
"Equal parts hilarious, poignant, and heartbreaking, Project Nim not only tells a compelling story masterfully, but also raises the flag on the darker side of human nature."
Born to be Wild
98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 49 reviews
"The human story of Born To Be Wild is captivating and the accompanying nature footage is utterly cute and charming."
Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune
97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 33 reviews
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 278 reviews
"Thrilling, powerfully acted, and visually dazzling, Deathly Hallows Part II brings the Harry Potter franchise to a satisfying -- and suitably magical -- conclusion."
The Muppets
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 203 reviews
"Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson's lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees."
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 124 reviews
"Hauntingly filmed and brimming with Herzog's infectious enthusiasm, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is a fascinating triumph."
13 Assassins
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 115 reviews
"Takashi Miike's electric remake of Eiichi Kudo's 1963 period action film is a wild spectacle executed with killer, dizzying panache."
Moneyball
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 225 reviews
"Director Bennett Miller, along with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, take a niche subject and turn it into a sharp, funny, and touching portrait worthy of baseball lore."
The Guard
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 121 reviews
"A violent, crackerjack comedy with a strong Irish flavor and an emminently likable Brendan Gleeson in the main role."
Pina
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 92 reviews
"Pina is an immersive, gorgeously shot tribute to the people who express life through movement."
The Arbor
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 43 reviews
"Smart and inventive, The Arbor offers some intensely memorable twists on tired documentary tropes."
Hugo
94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 203 reviews
"Hugo is an extravagant, elegant fantasy with an innocence lacking in many modern kids' movies, and one that emanates an unabashed love for the magic of cinema."
Win Win
94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 163 reviews
"Rich, wonderful characters and strong performances populate Win Win, with writer/director Thomas McCarthy continuing to emerge as a great American humanist."
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 71 reviews
Drive
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 232 reviews
"A hyper-stylized blend of striking imagery and violence, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action."
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 226 reviews
"Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works."
Midnight in Paris
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 202 reviews
"It may not boast the depth of his classic films, but the sweetly sentimental Midnight in Paris is funny and charming enough to satisfy Woody Allen fans."
50/50
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 181 reviews
"A good-hearted film about a difficult topic, 50/50 maneuvers between jokes and drama with surprising finesse."
Take Shelter
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 149 reviews
"Michael Shannon gives a powerhouse performance and the purposefully subtle filmmaking creates a perfect blend of drama, terror, and dread."
Of Gods and Men
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 111 reviews
"Patient and restrained, Of Gods and Men asks deep, profound questions that will linger in the audience's mind long after the movie."
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 42 reviews
"Elite Squad: The Enemy Within is a bleak, violent descent into the Brazilian underbelly, ripping into the favelas with unstoppable and kinetic force."
Incendies
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 117 reviews
"It's messy, overlong, and a touch melodramatic, but those flaws pale before Incendies' impressive acting and devastating emotional impact."
Senna
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 116 reviews
"Even for filmgoers who aren't racing fans, Senna offers heart-pounding thrills -- and heartbreaking emotion."
Armadillo
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 51 reviews
Source Code
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 235 reviews
"Finding the human story amidst the action, director Duncan Jones and charming Jake Gyllenhaal craft a smart, satisfying sci-fi thriller."
Arthur Christmas
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 138 reviews
"Aardman Animations broadens their humor a bit for Arthur Christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength."
Tabloid
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 113 reviews
"It's far from his most thought-provoking work, but Tabloid finds Errol Morris as smart, spirited, and engaging as ever."
Into the Abyss
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 98 reviews
"Another probing, insightful look at an interesting subject, Werner Herzog explores the American prison system with passion and not politics."
Point Blank
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 77 reviews
Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 56 reviews
"This documentary focuses less on the music and more on the personality clashes and in-group tensions to great, compelling effect."
Corman's World's: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 47 reviews
Bridesmaids
90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 236 reviews
"A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star."
Martha Marcy May Marlene
90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 184 reviews
"Led by a mesmerizing debut performance from Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a distinctive, haunting psychological drama."
Attack the Block
90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 152 reviews
"Effortlessly mixing scares, laughs, and social commentary, Attack the Block is a thrilling, brisky-paced sci-fi yarn with a distinctly British flavor."
Winnie the Pooh
90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 123 reviews
"Short, nostalgic, and gently whimsical, Winnie the Pooh offers young audiences -- and their parents -- a sweetly traditional family treat."
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 87 reviews
"Languorous and deeply enigmatic, Palme d'Or winner Uncle Boonmee represents an original take on the ghosts that haunt us."
The Descendants
89% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 230 reviews
"Funny, moving, and beautifully acted, The Descendants captures the unpredictable messiness of life with eloquence and uncommon grace."
In Darkness
89% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 99 reviews
The Trip
89% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 94 reviews
"Amiable, funny and sometimes insightful, The Trip works as both a showcase for the enduring chemistry between stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon and an unexpected perusal of men entering mid-life crises."
A Screaming Man
89% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews
X-Men: First Class
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 241 reviews
"With a strong script, stylish direction, and powerful performances from its well-rounded cast, X-Men: First Class is a welcome return to form for the franchise."
Rango
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 211 reviews
"Rango is a smart, giddily creative burst of beautifully animated entertainment, and Johnny Depp gives a colorful vocal performance as a household pet in an unfamiliar world."
Margin Call
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 150 reviews
"Smart, tightly wound, and solidly acted, Margin Call turns the convoluted financial meltdown of '08 into gripping, thought-provoking drama."
Certified Copy
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 119 reviews
"The main stars are absolutely perfect in this absorbing, existential drama that dissects human relationships."
Buck
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 95 reviews
The Hedgehog
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 67 reviews
Even the Rain
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 59 reviews
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews
Submarine
87% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 139 reviews
"Funny, stylish, and ringing with adolescent truth, Submarine marks Richard Ayoade as a talent to watch."
The Last Lions
87% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 38 reviews
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 219 reviews
"Brutal yet captivating, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is the result of David Fincher working at his lurid best with total role commitment from star Rooney Mara."
Meek's Cutoff
86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 119 reviews
"Moving at a contemplative speed unseen in most westerns, Meek's Cutoff is an effective, intense journey of terror and survival in the untamed frontier."
Terri
86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 86 reviews
Circumstance
86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 71 reviews
"A thought-provoking, insightful look into Iranian youth culture."
Carancho
86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 43 reviews
Contagion
85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 235 reviews
"Tense, tightly plotted, and bolstered by a stellar cast, Contagion is an exceptionally smart -- and scary -- disaster movie."