19 Movies With A 100 Percent Rating On Rotten Tomatoes

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"12 ANGRY MEN" (1957) With the 1997 remake holding an impressive 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it still can't top the perfectly rated original.The power of the film rests not on visually gripping filmmaking but also the perfectly scripted story brought to life by spot-on performances.

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"NORTH BY NORTHWEST" (1959) In this Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, Cary Grant stole the show in this film that understood and perfectly handled its own inherent ridiculousness

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"THE MALTESE FALCON" (1941) Showcasing Humphrey Bogart at his finest, "The Maltese Falcon" masterfully portrays suspenseful melodramatic action alongside stellar performances and striking cinematography.

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"PINOCCHIO" (1940) While a commercial flop at the time, it has gone to become one of the greatest films from the iconic studio thanks to the vices, virtues and overall sense of wonder that it so effortlessly portrayed.

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"DRUGSTORE COWBOY" (1989) Exploring the world of drugs in an original, contemplative and almost comedic nature, the stylish film quickly became a cult classic.This could be due to the fact that besides setting itself apart in look and context, it has a strangely relatable aspect to even the most virtuous and innocent person.

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"DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!" (1966) Released in the midst of other holiday animated classics such as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the film proved itself and is still considered a seasonal classic to this day.

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"FRANKENSTEIN" (1931) While it is extremely rare for a horror film to receive such critical acclaim, the classic story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster is still as unnerving today as it was at its release, helping to make it a well-respected horror classic.

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"BEFORE SUNRISE" (1995) Largely considered a gem of the genre, the films derives its appeal from believably portraying the connection of its two main stars through both brilliant writing and compelling performances. The resulting story is realistic, raw and absolutely engaging.

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"BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT" (1982) Now considered one of the greatest science-fiction films ever created, Ridley Scott's cult-classic "Blade Runner"with Harrison Ford is significant for how it bended the expectations of the genre.

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"THE WRONG TROUSERS" (1993) The stop-motion short featuring the iconic characters Wallace and Gromit proved that an unconventional approach to filmmaking can still be impactful. The hilarious plotline coupled with the tedious but beautifully executed filmmaking technique has helped to cement this film as a classic of the series and of stop-motion filmmaking.

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"OLD YELLER" (1957) Walt Disney strikes again with a tear-jerking classic that is still known and loved to this day.

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"THE GOLD RUSH" (1925) While still in the silent age of cinema, slapstick comedies dominated the big screens, with the legendary Charlie Chaplin serving as the reigning king of the genre.

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"SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" (1952) A quintessential example of the colorful Hollywood musical, the film has garnered such massive praise thanks to its upbeat, comedic nature.

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"THE TERMINATOR" (1984) It is precisely these well-excuted sequences that helps us to overlook some of the more ridiculous aspects of the film, though perhaps it's the film's embrace of that inherent cheesiness that helps it become so great.

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"THE GRAPES OF WRATH" (1940) A tale well known thanks to its popularity of being assigned reading in high school English classes across the country,it's almost shocking that the film adaptation is just as well-received by critics.

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"MARY POPPINS" (1964) With Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke are irresistibly charming, the musical numbers unbelievably catchy and the storyline impeccably sentimental, it's not hard to see why "Mary Poppins" is such as well-loved and highly regarded film.

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"SCARFACE" (1932) Often cited as one of the greatest gangster films of all time, Howard Hawk's "Scarface" has served as the benchmark for following films in the genre. While the 1983 remake by Brian De Palma is a masterpiece in its own regard (and holds an 82% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film owes its greatness to its source material.

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"MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS" (1944) Wowing audiences with its brilliant technicolor and cheerful musical numbers, "Meet Me In St. Louis" has earned such high critical acclaim for more than its curbside appeal.

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"TOY STORY" (1995) Setting a new precedence for animated features, Pixar and Walt Disney's "Toy Story" started a highly successful and well-loved franchise, with its first sequel also earning a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the third film earning an impressive 99%.So close to a perfect hat-trick! A masterpiece from storyline to animation to character development, the true beauty of the film is that it's been truly loved by viewers of all ages.