Top 23 Animation Movies Highly Rated Released in 2012

Ralph is tired of playing the role of a bad guy and embarks on a journey to become a video game hero. But he accidentally lets loose a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Info on Wreck-It Ralph / IMDB / YouTube

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Explore Brave / IMDB / YouTube

Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. More about Hotel Transylvania / IMDB / YouTube

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. More about Ice Age: Continental Drift / IMDB / YouTube

The Madagascar animals join a struggling European circus to get back to New York, but find themselves being pursued by a psychotic animal-control officer. Look into Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted / IMDB / YouTube

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. Explore Rise of the Guardians / IMDB / YouTube

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Get info on The Lorax / IMDB / YouTube

When a boy's beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment. See more about Frankenweenie / IMDB / YouTube

A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Learn about ParaNorman / IMDB / YouTube

The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family's residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their teenage daughter Arrietty is discovered. Get info on The Secret World of Arrietty / IMDB / YouTube

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era? Learn about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 / IMDB / YouTube

Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Check out The Pirates! Band of Misfits / IMDB / YouTube

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident while hunting for food for their children, a young woman must find ways to raise the werewolf son and daughter that she had with him while keeping their trait hidden from society. Learn about Wolf Children / IMDB / YouTube

Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses. Details on Justice League: Doom / IMDB / YouTube

An office worker meets the girl of his dreams and uses a fleet of paper airplanes to get her attention. Find out about Paperman / IMDB / YouTube

Special Agent Leon S.Kennedy goes against his superior's orders and works to destroy a series of biological weapons being used in a war zone in Europe. Info on Resident Evil: Damnation / IMDB / YouTube

Fourteen years have passed since the near Third Impact. Most of the world has changed, except for Shinji Ikari, who awakens in a strange new environment without having aged. More about Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo / IMDB / YouTube

Rapunzel and Flynn Rider have their wedding, but Pascal and Maximus must recover the rings they lose in mid-ceremony. Get info on Tangled Ever After / IMDB / YouTube

A fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It's the first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. Will he be able to find his own way? See more about La Luna / IMDB / YouTube

In a world devastated by the undead, a convicted criminal is given a second chance at life when he comes across a little girl named Clementine. Explore The Walking Dead: A Telltale Game Series / IMDB / YouTube

Tinkerbell wanders into the forbidden Winter woods and meets Periwinkle. Together they learn the secret of their wings and try to unite the warm fairies and the winter fairies to help Pixie Hollow. Look into Secret of the Wings / IMDB / YouTube

A lone sellsword named Guts gets recruited into a mercenary band and attempts to help the Band's leader, Griffith, on his rise to power. More about Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King / IMDB / YouTube

The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt. Info on Superman vs. The Elite / IMDB / YouTube