On the hunt for date night ideas? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Fort Worth.
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 Favourite
In 18th century England, the close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.
Released on Nov. 23, "The Favourite" has a critical approval rating of 94 percent and an audience score of 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with a consensus that "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext - and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars."
Catch it on the big screen at Ridgmar 13 and XD (2300 Green Oaks Road) through Wednesday, Dec. 19. 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 83 percent and an audience score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has been getting attention since its release on Nov. 16. According to the site's critical consensus, "'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 Movie Tavern Hulen (4920 S. Hulen Road) through Wednesday, Dec. 19; Regal Fossil Creek 11 (6100 N. Freeway) through Tuesday, Dec. 18; and North East Mall 18 and XD (1101 Melbourne Road) through Sunday, Dec. 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, and but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
With a 64 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1980s classic has proven potential, with a consensus that "While 'Christmas Vacation' may not be the most disciplined comedy, it's got enough laughs and good cheer to make for a solid seasonal treat."
Get a piece of the action at Movie Tavern Hulen (4920 S. Hulen Road) through Monday, Dec. 17. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
