Compiled by the Staff of the Los Angeles Times

The critics have weighed in on their picks for the best films of the year. The Oscar season is ramping up.

So far, this much is clear: People love “Ratatouille,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Juno” and “The Bourne Ultimatum” (pictured), among others. In fact, each of those films received more than an 80% approval rating from the Rotten Tomatoes website, which compiles reviews from across the nation.

But if you weren’t taken by “Juno’s” snappy dialogue, didn’t "get" “The Savages” or prefer Bond over Bourne, there’s no reason to feel insecure. There are critics who are in your corner, sticking their necks out to offer contrarian takes on some of 2007’s most beloved films.

Take a look at those who dared to speak out against the awards-season favorites.

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