Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worthwhile? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Fort Lauderdale.
Read on for 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.)
Creed II
This film follows Adonis Creed's life inside and outside 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 racked up generally positive reviews since its release on November 21. The site's critical consensus has it that "'Creed II''s adherence to franchise formula adds up to a sequel with few true surprises, but its time-tested generational themes still pack a solid punch."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Dine-in Coral Ridge 10 (3401 N.E. 26th Ave.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Green Book
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive African-American pianist, Don Shirley, on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line relied on a guide called "The Green Book."
With an 82 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has been getting attention since its release on November 16 -- and now, five Golden Globe nods as well.
The site's critical consensus indicates 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."
Catch it on the big screen at Regal Cypress Creek Station Stadium 16 (6415 N. Andrews Ave.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Boy Erased
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and and faith.
With a critical approval rating of 81 percent and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Boy Erased" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on November 16.
As the site's critical consensus notes, "Anchored in empathy by writer-director-star Joel Edgerton, 'Boy Erased' proves the road to complex, powerfully performed drama can also be paved with good intentions."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Cypress Creek Station Stadium 16 (6415 N. Andrews Ave.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
