On the hunt for date night ideas? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Visalia.
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 critical approval rating of 97 percent 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 has it 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."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall 12 (3355 S. Mooney Blvd.) 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 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Crazy Rich Asians" has become a favorite since its release on August 15 -- and now it's racked up multiple Golden Globe nods as well.
The site's critical consensus indicates 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."
It's playing at Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall 12 (3355 S. Mooney Blvd.) through Friday, Dec. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Creed II
Follows Adonis Creed's life inside and outside of the ring as he deals with newfound fame, issues with his family, and and his continuing quest to become a champion.
With a critical approval rating of 83 percent 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 notes that its "adherence to franchise formula adds up to a sequel with few true surprises, but its time-tested generational themes still pack a solid punch."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Visalia Stadium 10 (120 S. Bridge St.) 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 76 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Smallfoot" is well worth a watch, especially for families with kids.
Per the site's overview of critic reviews, "'Smallfoot' offers a colorful distraction that should keep younger viewers entertained -- and a story whose message might even resonate with older audiences."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall 12 (3355 S. Mooney Blvd.) through Friday, Dec. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
