In the mood to get real? Check out this week's lineup of dramas showing on the big screen in and around Alexandria.
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.)
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 94 percent and an audience score of 59 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on December 14. Per the site's critical consensus, "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext — and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars." The film is nominated for five Golden Globe awards, including Screenplay of a Motion Picture.
It's playing at Regal Potomac Yard Stadium 16 (3575 Potomac Ave.) through Monday, Jan. 7 and AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Rd.) through Wednesday, Jan. 9. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Green Book
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans were forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line. They relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
With an 81 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 59 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Green Book" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on November 16. The site's critical consensus has it that "'Green Book' takes audiences on a surprisingly smooth ride through potentially bumpy subject matter, fueled by Peter Farrelly's deft touch and a pair of well-matched leads." The film is nominated for five Golden Globe awards, including Peter Farrelly for Director of a Motion Picture.
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Regal Potomac Yard Stadium 16 (3575 Potomac Ave.) through Monday, Jan. 7 and AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Rd.) through Wednesday, Jan. 9. 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 site's critical consensus has it 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."
Interested? It's playing at Regal Potomac Yard Stadium 16 (3575 Potomac Ave.) through Monday, Jan. 7 and AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Rd.) through Wednesday, Jan. 9. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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