1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on a "unexpected journey" to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim a their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug.
Director: Peter Jackson
Box Office: Weekend: $84.78M, Gross: $84.78M
2. Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.
Director: Peter Ramsey
Box Office: Weekend: $7.42M, Gross: $71.36M
3. Lincoln (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Box Office: Weekend: $7.24M, Gross: $107.90M
4. Skyfall (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her, bringing MI6 under attack.
Director: Sam Mendes
Box Office: Weekend: $7.00M, Gross: $272.37M
5. Life of Pi (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor ... a fearsome Bengal tiger.
Director: Ang Lee
Box Office: Weekend: $5.40M, Gross: $69.56M
6. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.
Director: Bill Condon
Box Office: Weekend: $5.18M, Gross: $276.87M
7. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
Director: Rich Moore
Box Office: Weekend: $3.27M, Gross: $168.78M
8. Playing for Keeps (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team as a way to get his life together. His attempts to become an adult are met with challenges from the attractive soccer moms who pursue him at every turn.
Director: Gabriele Muccino
Box Office: Weekend: $3.25M, Gross: $10.84M
9. Red Dawn (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers.
Director: Dan Bradley
Box Office: Weekend: $2.39M, Gross: $40.89M
10. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Critic's Score: /10
Plot: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.
Director: David O. Russell
Box Office: Weekend: $2.08M, Gross: $16.95M