Want to settle in for a stirring story? Check out this week's lineup of dramas showing on the big screen in and around Garland.
Here are the best drama films to catch in theaters, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango.)
The Favourite
This must-see film snagged 10 Oscar nominations, including Olivia Colman's turn as Queen Anne for Best Actress.This must-see film snagged five Golden Globe nominations and a Best Actress win for Olivia Coleman's portrayal of Queen Anne. Set in 18th century England, this dark comedy centers on the close relationship between the ailing Queen and Sarah Churchill. That relationship is threatened by the arrival of new servant Abigail Hill, who happens to be Sarah's cousin.
With a critical approval rating of 93 percent and an audience score of 62 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on December 14. It recently received a whopping ten Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress or Supporting Actress for all three main actresses.
The site's critical consensus agrees: "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext — and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars."
It's screening at AMC Firewheel 18 (100 Coneflower Drive) through Wednesday, Jan. 30. 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 his continuing quest to become a champion.
With an 83 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 62 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Creed II" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on November 21.
Per the site's summary of critic reviews, "'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."
You can catch it at Cinemark Hollywood USA Movies 15 (4040 South Shiloh Road) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Don't miss this rock biopic, which has garnered five Oscar nominations including Best Actor. In 1970, singer Freddie Mercury — along with guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon — take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen. Hit songs like "We Will Rock You" become instant classics. But when Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet — finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.
With a critical approval rating of 62 percent and an audience score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is well worth a watch. It just received five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for star Rami Malek.
Critics were more lukewarm: "'Bohemian Rhapsody' hits a handful of high notes, but as an in-depth look at a beloved band, it offers more of a medley than a true greatest hits collection."
It's screening at AMC Firewheel 18 (100 Coneflower Drive) through Monday, Jan. 28. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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