In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Owings Mills.
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. This results in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favorite.
With a 94 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 60 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has become a favorite since its release on December 14, with five Golden Globes nominations.
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."
You can catch it at AMC Owings Mills 17 (10100 Mill Run Circle) through Wednesday, Dec. 26. 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 were forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line. They relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
With a critical approval rating of 82 percent and an audience score of 60 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has been getting attention since its release on November 16, with five Golden Globe nods, including Best Director for Peter Farrelly.
The site's critical consensus declares, "'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."
Interested? It's playing at the Charles Theater (1711 N. Charles St.) through Wednesday, Dec. 26. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Aquaman
The film reveals the origin story of half-human and half-Atlantean, Arthur Curry. It takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be: a king.
Set to be released on Friday, December 21, "Aquaman" already has a critical approval rating of 70 percent and an audience score of 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Per the site's summary of critic reviews, "'Aquaman' swims with its entertainingly ludicrous tide, offering up CGI superhero spectacle that delivers energetic action with an emphasis on good old-fashioned fun."
Get a piece of the action at AMC Owings Mills 17 (10100 Mill Run Circle) through Wednesday, Dec. 26. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
