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 Clovis.
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 gotten stellar reviews since its release on October 19.
According to the site's critical consensus, "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."
You can catch it at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Friday, Dec. 7. 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 become a favorite since its release on June 15. Per 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."
You can catch it at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Friday, Dec. 7. 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 critical approval rating of 92 percent and an audience score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, Golden Globe-nominated "Crazy Rich Asians" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on August 15.
Critics said: "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 playing at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Friday, Dec. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Smallfoot
A bright young yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village.
With a critical approval rating of 76 percent and an audience score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Smallfoot" is well worth a watch, especially for kids.
The site's critical consensus notes that "'Smallfoot' offers a colorful distraction that should keep younger viewers entertained -- and a story whose message might even resonate with older audiences."
Catch it on the big screen at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Friday, Dec. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
