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Rotten Tomatoes Reviews, Etc.
Opening Films | Certified Fresh In Theatres | Top Grossing Films This Week | Upcoming Movies
Certified Fresh In Theatres
A list of certified fresh movies currently playing in theaters.
- 93% Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation.
- 90% Up in the Air
- Led by charismatic performances by its three leads, director Jason Reitman delivers a smart blend of humor and emotion with just enough edge for mainstream audiences.
- 85% The Princess and the Frog
- The warmth of traditional Disney animation makes this occasionally lightweight fairy-tale update a lively and captivating confection for the holidays.
- 82% Avatar
- It might be more impressive on a technical level than as a piece of storytelling, but Avatar reaffirms James Cameron's singular gift for imaginative, absorbing filmmaking.
- 77% Invictus
- Delivered with typically stately precision from director Clint Eastwood, Invictus may not be rousing enough for some viewers, but Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman inhabit their real-life characters with admirable conviction.
- 76% The Road
- The Road's commitment to Cormac McCarthy's dark vision may prove too unyielding for some, but the film benefits from hauntingly powerful performances from Viggo Mortensen and Kodi McPhee.
- 95% Under the Sea 3D
- Viewers of UNDER THE SEA 3D will get the best look at ocean life that they can get without snorkels or scuba gear.
- 95% An Education
- Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of relative newcomer Carey Mulligan's standout performance.
- 95% A Prophet
- Featuring an impressive star turn by newcomer Tahar Rahim, A Prophet is a French gangster film filled with arresting, immediate details.
- 92% Crazy Heart
- Thanks to a captivating performance from Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart transcends its overly familiar origins and finds new meaning in an old story.
- 91% Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire
- Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast.
- 90% The Messenger
- A dark but timely subject is handled deftly by writer/directer Owen Moverman and superbly acted by Woody Harrleson and Ben Foster.
- 85% A Single Man
- Though the costumes are beautiful and the art direction impeccable, what stands out most from this debut by fashion designer Tom Ford is the leading performance by Colin Firth.
- 85% North Face
- A tense and gripping spectacular piece of snow-bound historical German film-making.
- 83% The White Ribbon
- Controversy-courting director Michael Haneke (CACHÉ) earned the Palm d’Or at Cannes in 2009 for this arresting drama set just before World War I. In a small German village, a number of unexplained accidents beset the schoolchildren and their parents.
- 82% Ghost Writer
- While it may lack the revelatory punch of Polanski's finest films, Ghost Writer benefits from stylish direction, a tense screenplay, and a strong central performance from Ewan McGregor.
- 81% Broken Embraces
- Pedro Almodovar's fourth film with Penélope Cruz isn't his finest work, but he brings his signature visual brilliance to this noirish tale, and the cast turns in some first-class performances.
- 75% The Young Victoria
- Emily Blunt shines as Victoria in this romantic but plodding royal portrait.
Category: Miscellaneous
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