In the mood for a laugh and a cry? Read on for this week's lineup of dramedies showing on the big screen in and around Pasadena.
Here are the top-ranked comedy-drama films to catch in theaters, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango.)
Crazy Rich Asians
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
With a 92 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Crazy Rich Asians" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on August 15. The site's critical consensus notes that "With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, 'Crazy Rich Asians' takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic — and still effective — rom-com formula."
It's screening at Regency Academy 6 Theater (1003 E. Colorado Blvd.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Green Book
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South. The film is set in the days when African-Americans were forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line and relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
With an 82 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has proven a solid option since its release on November 16. The site's critical consensus has it that "'Green Book' takes audiences on a surprisingly smooth ride through potentially bumpy subject matter, fueled by Peter Farrelly's deft touch and a pair of well-matched leads."
Get a piece of the action at ArcLight Pasadena (336 E. Colorado Blvd.) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Love Actually
Follow seemingly unrelated people as their lives begin to intertwine while they fall in — and out — of love. Affections languish and develop as Christmas draws near.
With a critical approval rating of 63 percent and an audience score of 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Love Actually" has proven potential, with a consensus that "A sugary tale overstuffed with too many stories. Still, the cast charms."
Get a piece of the action at ArcLight Pasadena (336 E. Colorado Blvd.) on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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