Best Rated Film on Rotten Tomatoes: It Has a Perfect 100 Percent
For many, Rotten Tomatoes is an essential guide when choosing a movie. And while audience and critic scores often differ, few films manage to enter the exclusive "100 club" – a group of works that have received a perfect score from critics.
However, only one film stands at the very top: the 2018 drama-thriller "Leave No Trace", reports Index.
A story of a father and daughter choosing a life outside the system
The film follows war veteran Will and his teenage daughter Tom, who have lived quietly in the woods near Portland for years, far from modern society. Their peaceful and isolated life is interrupted when they are found by the police and handed over to social services.
From that moment on, father and daughter face the challenges of living in a world they no longer feel is theirs. They set out on a new journey – back into nature, the only place where they feel truly free.
The film was directed by Debra Granik, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anne Rosellini, based on the novel "My Abandonment" by Peter Rock. The novel was inspired by a true story, giving the film additional emotional depth and authenticity. Leave No Trace is also the film with the most reviews on Rotten Tomatoes that has maintained a 100 percent score – an extremely rare and impressive achievement.
Unique vision, quiet strength and a powerful message
Critics unanimously praised the film, particularly for the outstanding performance of Ben Foster in the role of the father. Many called it the role of his career, while the performance of young Thomasin McKenzie was described as deeply moving and memorable. The film has been hailed as a subtle masterpiece that, without pathos or unnecessary words, speaks about family, freedom, isolation and belonging.
Manohla Dargis of The New York Times wrote: "The film invites you to simply identify with the characters, to see and experience the world as they do. It reminds us that empathy is too rarely asked of us – both in life and in art."
