In the age of streaming entertainment, it can be hard to leave the couch. But movie theaters still offer a special experience for those willing to get out of the house. Want to see what's out there? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Arlington.
Read on for 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.)
Singin' in the Rain
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.
Boasting a critical approval rating of 100 percent and an audience score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this old-school film has made a lasting impression. The site's critical consensus notes that "Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical."
Get a piece of the action at Studio Movie Grill Arlington Lincoln Square (452 Lincoln Square) and Studio Movie Grill - Arlington (225 Merchants Row) on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 been a must-watch since its release on Dec. 14, with a consensus 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."
Interested? It's playing at Studio Movie Grill Arlington Lincoln Square (452 Lincoln Square) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; Studio Movie Grill - Arlington (225 Merchants Row) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; Movie Tavern Green Oaks (5727 W. 20th) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; and AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 (3861 S. Cooper) through Wednesday, Jan. 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favorite.
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 Dec. 14. Per the site's summary of critic reviews, "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext - and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars."
Get a piece of the action at AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 (3861 S. Cooper) through Wednesday, Jan. 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Bumblebee
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
With a 92 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has become a favorite since its release on Dec. 21, with a consensus that "'Bumblebee' proves it's possible to bring fun and a sense of wonder back to a bloated blockbuster franchise -- and sets up its own slate of sequels in the bargain."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Studio Movie Grill Arlington Lincoln Square (452 Lincoln Square) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; Studio Movie Grill - Arlington (225 Merchants Row) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; and AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 (3861 S. Cooper) through Wednesday, Jan. 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
