Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Costa Mesa.
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.)
Schindler's List
The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
With a critical approval rating of 97 percent and an audience score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this '90s flick has made a lasting impression. Per the site's critical consensus, "'Schindler's List' blends the abject horror of the Holocaust with Steven Spielberg's signature tender humanism to create the director's dramatic masterpiece."
It's screening at Triangle Square Cinemas (1870 Harbor Blvd.) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Creed II
Follows Adonis Creed's life inside and outside of the ring as he deals with new-found fame, issues with his family and and his continuing quest to become a champion.
With an 83 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Creed II" has been getting attention since its release on November 21, with a consensus 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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 (901 S. Coast Drive) through Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Triangle Square Cinemas (1870 Harbor Blvd.) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Green Book
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, and 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 an 82 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has racked up generally positive reviews 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."
It's playing at Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 (901 S. Coast Drive) through Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Triangle Square Cinemas (1870 Harbor Blvd.) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
