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Rotten Tomatoes: Certified Fresh In Theaters
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A list of certified fresh movies currently playing in theaters.
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81% 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.
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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.
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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.
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93% 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.
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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.
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85% North Face
A tense and gripping spectacular piece of snow-bound historical German film-making.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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96% A Prophet
Featuring an impressive star turn by newcomer Tahar Rahim, A Prophet is a French gangster film filled with arresting, immediate details.
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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.
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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.
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83% The White Ribbon
Controversy-courting director Michael Haneke (CACHÉ) earned the Palm dOr 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.
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94% 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.
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75% The Young Victoria
Emily Blunt shines as Victoria in this romantic but plodding royal portrait.
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