In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Irving.
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.)
The Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
With a critical approval rating of 97 percent and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this '80s throwback boasts plenty of accolades, with a consensus that "A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, 'The Princess Bride' is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh."
It's playing at Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas (320 Las Colinas Blvd.) through Thursday, Feb. 7. 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 97 percent critical approval rating 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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC Classic Irving 10 (4205 W. Pioneer Drive) through Thursday, Jan. 31; AMC Irving Mall 14 (2433 Irving Mall) through Thursday, Feb. 7; Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas (320 Las Colinas Blvd.) through Thursday, Jan. 31; and Regal MacArthur Marketplace Stadium 16 (8505 Walton Blvd.) through Thursday, Feb. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Groundhog Day
A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer and mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
With a 96 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1993 release boasts plenty of accolades. According to the site's critical consensus, "Smart, sweet, and inventive, 'Groundhog Day' highlights Murray's dramatic gifts while still leaving plenty of room for laughs."
Get a piece of the action at Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas (320 Las Colinas Blvd.) at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. 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 favourite.
With a 93 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 62 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Dec. 14. According to the site's overview 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."
You can catch it at AMC Classic Irving 10 (4205 W. Pioneer Drive) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; AMC Irving Mall 14 (2433 Irving Mall) through Thursday, Feb. 7; and Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas (320 Las Colinas Blvd.) through Wednesday, Feb. 6. 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 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has become a favorite since its release on Dec. 21. According to the site's summary of critic reviews, "'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."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Classic Irving 10 (4205 W. Pioneer Drive) through Thursday, Jan. 31; AMC Irving Mall 14 (2433 Irving Mall) through Thursday, Feb. 7; and Regal MacArthur Marketplace Stadium 16 (8505 Walton Blvd.) through Thursday, Feb. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
