Want for a stirring story? Don't miss this week's lineup of dramas showing on the big screen in and around Denver.
Read on for the top-ranked 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.)
GoodFellas
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighborhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
With a critical approval rating of 96 percent and an audience score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1990 release boasts plenty of accolades. According to the site's critical consensus, "Hard-hitting and stylish, 'GoodFellas' is a gangster classic — and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese's career."
Joe Pesci won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his appearance in the film. The movie was also nominated for Best Picture, while Lorraine Broco was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Martin Scorsesse for Best Director.
It's screening at Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake (4255 W. Colfax Ave.) at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Creed II
It follows Adonis Creed's life inside and outside of the ring as he deals with new found 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 84 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Creed II" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on Nov. 21. The site's critical consensus indicates that "'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."
It's playing at Harkins Northfield 18 (8300 E. Northfield Blvd.) through Thursday, Jan. 17. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Singer Freddie Mercury, 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 in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. 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 62 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is well worth a watch. The consensus is that "'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."
Rami Malek, who plays Mercury in the film, won Best Actor at the Golden Globes. The film also won Best Drama.
Interested? It's playing at UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 & RPX (500 16th St.), as well as Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake (4255 W. Colfax Ave.) and Harkins Northfield 18 (8300 E. Northfield Blvd.) through Thursday, Jan. 17. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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