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For 330 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 55% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 63
Highest review score:
Finding Nemo
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Stand Up Guys
Critic Score 20
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 124 out of 330
  2. Mixed: 197 out of 330
  3. Negative: 9 out of 330
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  1. The Dark Knight Rises
    A smart, stirring spectacle that faces down impossible expectations to pull off a hugely satisfying end to business.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 100
    The Imposter
    Creepier than "Catfish" and as cinematic as "Man On Wire," this is an unnerving story immaculately told and a strong contender for documentary of the year.
  3. Looper
    The best sci-fi movie since "Moon." The best time-travel yarn since "12 Monkeys." And one of the best films of 2012. You'll immediately want to see it again.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 100
    5 Broken Cameras
    A hugely powerful, moving study of a small village's stand against overwhelming state power. Despite all the suffering and injustice, the final message is one of optimism that feels neither facile nor tacked-on.
  5. Skyfall
    The Daniel Craig era comes of age with a ballsy Bond that takes brave chances and bold risks. Guess what? Turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks.
  6. The Master
    With potent performers and poetic visuals, Anderson has made the boldest American picture of the year. Its strangeness can be hard to process, but this is a shattering study of the impossibility of recovering the past.
  7. Amour
    A compassionate, masterful work that deservedly won Haneke a second Palme d'Or after "The White Ribbon's" 2009 victory. Best to avoid on a first date, though.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 100
    Life of Pi
    A riot of saturated colour and delirious imagination, Ang Lee's adap radiates spirituality. But it's also a simple, thrilling and gently uplifting tale of a boy, a boat and a tiger. Take the plunge.
  9. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
    Charming, spectacular, technically audacious… in short, everything you expect from a Peter Jackson movie. A feeling of familiarity does take hold in places, but this is an epically entertaining first course.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 100
    Badlands
    Refracted through Holly’s naive, emotionally flat narration and Malick’s poetic visual style, this familiar tale is transformed into something strange and oddly beautiful. [29 Aug. 2008]
  11. Days of Heaven
    Largely lensed in the window between sunset and nightfall, it’s a magic-hour masterpiece. [26 Aug. 2011]
  12. Finding Nemo
    The H2O theme fits in with the main feature, its tale of a clownfish searching for his son constituting Pixar’s most effective amalgam of comedy, artistry and emotional pull.
  13. The Hunger Games
    What's remarkable is the lack of cheese. Tacky effects, corny dialogue and creaky performances are all shown the door. We repeat: not the new "Twilight".
  14. The Kid with a Bike
    Good enough to survive evoking "Bicycle Thieves" and "The 400 Blows," this small story contains universal truths, told with irresistible force.
  15. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
    Closer in metaphysical spirit to Kiarostami than to Leone, it lingers thanks to beautifully lit widescreen images of lived-in faces and barren, beautiful landscapes.
  16. Bill Cunningham New York
    A documentary that'll make more than just fashionistas smile.
  17. In Darkness
    The film never hides its uncomfortable truths in the shadows.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Into the Abyss
    Herzog's tapestry testifies to life's light from death's darkness. Its honest humanity and sideways-on character bare his illuminating imprint.
  19. This Is Not a Film
    Drawing on revealing clips from Panahi's previous films, TINAF reveals not only the realities of artistic censorship, but its firework-laden finale shows how cinema thrives on spontaneity.
  20. Tiny Furniture
    Tiny Furniture announces Dunham as a talent to watch.
  21. Le Havre
    Kaurismäki adeptly weaves rockabilly musical interludes, a stylised colourscheme and droll performances into a warm-hearted salute to both classical French cinema and working-class solidarity.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    The Island President
    Nasheed may be a small fish in a big geopolitical pond, but his enterprise and optimism are a welcome complement to eco doc doom and gloom.
  23. Wrath of the Titans
    Leaner, meaner, and far superior to 2010's Clash cock-up. From top-grade 3D to a multitude of monsters and a welcome influx of acting talent, this is pure popcorn pleasure.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Tatsumi
    A touching tribute interweaves with tough storytelling.
  25. Post Mortem
    This is a chilling portrayal of a deeply unsympathetic protagonist.
  26. The Cabin in the Woods
    A super-entertaining, super-slick love/hate letter to horror with a final 20 minutes that's stunningly bonkers.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Headhunters
    A nice blend of Scandinavian sophistication and Hollywood slickness, Headhunters is an entertaining Nordic noir achievement – and sure to be tagged as this year's "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo."
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Marley
    Every second is earned in Macdonald's long, generous and rigorously detailed Bob doc. You might wish for more live material but what's here is stirring, probing and moving.
  29. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
    2012 is the year of the Muppet, and we don't mean Ashton Kutcher. After Jason Segel's fur-filled revival, rejoice in a documentary to make you laugh and, yes, cry.
  30. The Avengers
    Big, brash and very funny, Joss Whedon's Avengers Assemble is equal to the sum of its parts – and for once, that's no faint praise. Suit up.
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