Need date night ideas? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Washington.
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
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 been getting attention since its release on November 21. The site's critical consensus indicates that the film'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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC Mazza Gallerie (5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW) through Thursday, Dec. 6. 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 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 Negro Motorist Green Book.
With a critical approval rating of 82 percent and an audience score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has racked up generally positive reviews -- and five Golden Globe nominations -- since its release on November 16.
As the site's critical consensus notes, "'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."
It's screening at Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 (701 Seventh St. NW) through Thursday, Dec. 6. 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 an 81 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Boy Erased" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on November 16.
The site's critical consensus: "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."
You can find the film at AMC Loews Georgetown 14 (3111 K St. NW) through Thursday, Dec. 6. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Home Alone
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin's house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.
With a critical approval rating of 63 percent and an audience score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1990 holiday classic deserves a rewatch. As the site's critical consensus would have it, "Home Alone's uneven but frequently funny premise stretched unreasonably thin is buoyed by Macaulay Culkin's cute performance and strong supporting stars."
Catch it on the big screen at The Miracle Theatre (535 Eighth St. SE) on Sunday, Dec. 9. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
