20 high-rated and popular movies of 2012 (scores from RottenTomatoes.com)

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  1. PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, rated 85%

    "The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that's bolstered by strong lead performances." ?RottenTomatoes.com

  2. WRECK IT RALPH, rated 86%

    "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

  3. BULLY, rated 86%

    "Hard-hitting and gracefully filmed, Bully powerfully delivers an essential message to an audience that may not be able to see it." –RottenTomatoes.com

  4. THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS, rated 86%

    "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

  5. PARANORMAN, rated 86%

    "Beautifully animated and solidly scripted, ParaNorman will entertain (and frighten) older children while providing surprisingly thoughtful fare for their parents." –RottenTomatoes.com

  6. CHRONICLE, rated 86%

    "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

  7. DARK KNIGHT RISES, rated 87%

    "The Dark Knight Rises is an ambitious, thoughtful, and potent action film that concludes Christopher Nolan's franchise in spectacular fashion." –RottenTomatoes.com

  8. LIFE OF PI, rated 88%

    "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

  9. FRANKENWEENIE, rated 89%

    "Frankenweenie is an energetic stop-motion horror movie spoof with lovingly crafted visuals and a heartfelt, oddball story." –RottenTomatoes.com

  10. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, rated 90%

    "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

  11. LINCOLN, rated 90%

    "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

  12. THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, rated 91%

    "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

  13. BERNIE, rated 92%

    "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

  14. SKYFALL, rated 92%

    "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

  15. MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, rated 92%

    "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

  16. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED, rated 94%

    "Safety Not Guaranteed's ostensibly modest ambitions are outmatched by the movie's strong performances, beguiling charm, and heartfelt story." –RottenTomatoes.com

  17. MOONRISE KINGDOM, rated 94%

    "Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best." –RottenTomatoes.com

  18. LOOPER, rated 94%

    "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

  19. THE SESSIONS, 95%

    "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

  20. ARGO, rated 95%

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