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Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune
100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews
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A Separation
99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 140 reviews
"Morally complex, suspenseful, and consistently involving, A Separation captures the messiness of a dissolving relationship with keen insight and searing intensity."
The Interrupters
99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 80 reviews
"Impeccably crafted and edited, The Interrupters is a tough and honest documentary about street violence that truly has the power to inspire change."
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 205 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 128 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."
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 277 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 196 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."
Moneyball
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 219 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."
13 Assassins
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 111 reviews
"Takashi Miike's electric remake of Eiichi Kudo's 1963 period action film is a wild spectacle executed with killer, dizzying panache."
The Arbor
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 41 reviews
"Smart and inventive, The Arbor offers some intensely memorable twists on tired documentary tropes."
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 41 reviews
"Elite Squad: The Enemy Within is a bleak, violent descent into the Brazilian underbelly, ripping into the favelas with unstoppable and kinetic force."
Hugo
94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 200 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 162 reviews
"Rich, wonderful characters and strong performances populate Win Win, with writer/director Thomas McCarthy continuing to emerge as a great American humanist."
Pina
94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 90 reviews
"Pina is an immersive, gorgeously shot tribute to the people who express life through movement."
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 69 reviews
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Drive
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 224 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 197 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 196 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 175 reviews
"A good-hearted film about a difficult topic, 50/50 maneuvers between jokes and drama with surprising finesse."
Of Gods and Men
93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 109 reviews
"Patient and restrained, Of Gods and Men asks deep, profound questions that will linger in the audience's mind long after the movie."
Take Shelter
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 145 reviews
"Michael Shannon gives a powerhouse performance and the purposefully subtle filmmaking creates a perfect blend of drama, terror, and dread."
Arthur Christmas
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 136 reviews
"Aardman Animations broadens their humor a bit for Arthur Christmas, a clever and earnest holiday film with surprising emotional strength."
Senna
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 115 reviews
"Even for filmgoers who aren't racing fans, Senna offers heart-pounding thrills -- and heartbreaking emotion."
Incendies
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 114 reviews
"It's messy, overlong, and a touch melodramatic, but those flaws pale before Incendies' impressive acting and devastating emotional impact."
Armadillo
92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 50 reviews
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Source Code
91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 231 reviews
"Finding the human story amidst the action, director Duncan Jones and charming Jake Gyllenhaal craft a smart, satisfying sci-fi thriller."