On the hunt for date-night ideas? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Denver.
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.)
They Shall Not Grow Old
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.
With a 97 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "They Shall Not Grow Old" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on Dec. 17. The site's critical consensus indicates that "An impressive technical achievement with a walloping emotional impact, 'They Shall Not Grow Old' pays brilliant cinematic tribute to the sacrifice of a generation."
Catch it on the big screen at UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 & RPX (500 16th St.), UA Colorado Center Stadium 9 & IMAX (2000 S. Colorado Blvd.), Regal Continental Stadium 10 & RPX (3635 S. Monaco Parkway), and Harkins Northfield 18 (8300 E. Northfield Blvd.) through Monday, Jan. 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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. The site's critical consensus has it that "'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."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 & RPX (500 16th St.) through Thursday, Jan. 17; UA Colorado Center Stadium 9 & IMAX (2000 S. Colorado Blvd.) through Thursday, Jan. 24; Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake (4255 W. Colfax Ave.) through Thursday, Jan. 24; and Regal Continental Stadium 10 & RPX (3635 S. Monaco Parkway) through Wednesday, Jan. 23. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
If Beale Street Could Talk
After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.
With a 95 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 71 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "If Beale Street Could Talk" has garnered plenty of praise since its release. The site's critical consensus has it that "'If Beale Street Could Talk' honors its source material with a beautifully filmed adaptation that finds director Barry Jenkins further strengthening his visual and narrative craft."
It's screening at UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 & RPX (500 16th St.) through Thursday, Jan. 17; Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake (4255 W. Colfax Ave.) through Thursday, Jan. 24; and Harkins Northfield 18 (8300 E. Northfield Blvd.) through Thursday, Jan. 24. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Crime + Punishment
Over four years of unprecedented access, the story of a brave group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and one unrelenting private investigator who, amidst a landmark lawsuit, risk everything to expose illegal quota practices and their impact on young minorities.
With a 95 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Crime + Punishment" will be a surefire favorite after its anticipated release on Jan. 19. The site's critical consensus has it that "'Crime + Punishment' shines a brilliant light on systemic corruption, building a case for change that's as upsetting as it is ultimately inspiring."
You can catch it at Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake (4255 W. Colfax Ave.) on Saturday, Jan. 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
