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Readers' Choice Awards 2012 - Movies

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You chose the nominees and now it's time to vote for the winners. Voting is open through March 21, 2012, with the winners set to be announced on March 30th.

Winners don't receive a prize -- just the bragging rights that come with knowing that the readers of one of the Web's largest networks love your stuff.

Most Underrated Actor

Five fine actors deserve your votes.

Most Anticipated Film of 2012

Fantasy fans, comic book movie lovers, and those drawn in by action films have a lot to look forward to in 2012. But with all the choices out there, there can only be one winner!

Best Adaptation of a Book to the Screen

Some changes must be made because, let's face it, books and movies are two very different beasts. But in order to get it right, screenwriters and directors must retain the tone and basic intent of the source material. These five movies, according to our readers, honored the books that inspired them while still entertaining movie audiences.

Best Movie Trailer of 2011

Done well, they can convince you to go see a movie you previously had not the slightest interest in seeing. Done poorly, they save you from spending $10 on something you had thought you needed to see in theaters. And according to our readers, these five movie trailers did exactly what they were supposed to do.

Best Viral Marketing Campaign

Reader's Choice 2012
From parceling out pieces of a puzzle in order to unlock exclusive posters or trailers to campaigns to get preview screenings in your hometown, Hollywood has learned the importance of incorporating Twitter, Facebook, and other social media outlets in movie marketing campaigns. Vote now on our five finalists.

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