In the mood for some entertainment? Check out this week's lineup of action movies showing on the big screen in and around Charlotte.
Here are the highest rated action films to catch in theaters, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango.)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales is juggling his life between being a high school student and being a Spider-Man. When Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk uses a super collider, others from across the Spider-Verse are transported to this dimension.
With a critical approval rating of 97 percent and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on Dec. 14. According to the site's critical consensus, "'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action."
The film is one of five movies vying for Best Animated Feature at this year's Academy Awards.
It's playing at Regal Stonecrest Stm 22 IMAX & RPX (7824 Rea Road) through Friday, Jan. 25; Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte (9630 Monroe Road) through Thursday, Jan. 31; and Cinebarre Arboretum 11 (8008 Providence Road) through Friday, Jan. 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Kid Who Would Be King
A band of kids embark on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace.
Set to be released on Friday, Jan. 25, "The Kid Who Would Be King" already has a critical approval rating of 88 percent and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. According to the site's overview of critic reviews, "'The Kid Who Would Be King' recalls classic all-ages adventures -- and repurposes a timeless legend -- for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition to the family movie canon."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Stonecrest Stm 22 IMAX & RPX (7824 Rea Road), Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte (9630 Monroe Road), Cinebarre Arboretum 11 (8008 Providence Road), and AMC Carolina Pavilion 22 (9541 South Blvd.) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Aquaman
Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world.
With a 64 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Aquaman" is well worth a watch. The site's critical consensus notes that, "'Aquaman' swims with its entertainingly ludicrous tide, offering up a CGI superhero spectacle that delivers energetic action with an emphasis on good old-fashioned fun."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Stonecrest Stm 22 IMAX & RPX (7824 Rea Road) through Friday, Jan. 25; Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte (9630 Monroe Road) through Thursday, Jan. 31; and Cinebarre Arboretum 11 (8008 Providence Road) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
