In the age of streaming entertainment, it can be hard to leave the couch. But movie theaters still offer a special experience for those willing to get out of the house. Want to see what's out there? Read on for this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Garland.
Here are the highest rated films to catch, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango.)
The Hate U Give
Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.
With a 97 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Hate U Give" has been a must-watch since its release on October 19. The site's critical consensus has it that "Led by a breakout turn from Amandla Stenberg, the hard-hitting 'The Hate U Give' emphatically proves the YA genre has room for much more than magic and romance."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Firewheel 18 (100 Coneflower Drive) through Thursday, Dec. 6. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Incredibles 2
Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
With a 94 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Incredibles 2" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on June 15.
According to the site's critical consensus, "'Incredibles 2' reunites Pixar's family crime-fighting team for a long-awaited follow-up that may not quite live up to the original, but comes close enough to earn its name."
Get a piece of the action at Cinemark Hollywood USA Movies 15 (4040 S. Shiloh Road) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, Golden Globe nominee "Crazy Rich Asians" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on August 15.
The site's critical consensus affirms, "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 Cinemark Hollywood USA Movies 15 (4040 S. Shiloh Road) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Gremlins
When Billy Peltzer is given a strange but adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he inadvertently breaks the three important rules of caring for a Mogwai, and and unleashes a horde of mischievous gremlins on a small town.
With an 84 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1980s classic has much to recommend it, with a consensus that, "Whether you choose to see it as a statement on consumer culture or simply a special effects-heavy popcorn flick, 'Gremlins' is a minor classic."
You can catch it at Cinemark Hollywood USA Movies 15 (4040 S. Shiloh Road) through Friday, Dec. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Creed II
Follows Adonis Creed's life inside and outside of the ring as he deals with newfound fame, issues with his family, and his continuing quest to become a champion.
With an 83 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Creed II" has proven a solid option since its release on November 21. Per the site's critical consensus, its "adherence to franchise formula adds up to a sequel with few true surprises, but its time-tested generational themes still pack a solid punch."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at AMC Firewheel 18 (100 Coneflower Drive) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
