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? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Pasadena.
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 96 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. The site's critical consensus notes that "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."
It's screening at Regency Academy 6 Theater (1003 E. Colorado Blvd.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Favourite
In 18th century England, two cousins fight to be the court favorite of the frail Queen Anne.
With a 93 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has become a favorite since its release on November 23. The site's critical consensus has it that "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext — and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at ArcLight Pasadena (336 E. Colorado Blvd.) through Wednesday, Dec. 12. 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, "Crazy Rich Asians" has become a favorite since its release on August 15, with a consensus that "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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Regency Academy 6 Theater (1003 E. Colorado Blvd.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Old Man & the Gun
The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
With a critical approval rating of 91 percent and an audience score of 63 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Old Man & the Gun" has become a favorite since its release on October 19. Per the site's overview of critic reviews, "A well-told story brought to life by a beautifully matched cast, 'The Old Man & the Gun' is pure, easygoing entertainment for film fans — and a fitting farewell to a legend."
You can catch it at Regency Academy 6 Theater (1003 E. Colorado Blvd.) through Thursday, Dec. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
