Dallas/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on January 23, 2019
The 5 best movies screening around Fort Worth this weekImage: The Favourite/TMDb

Need date night ideas? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Fort Worth.

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.)

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. 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."

Get a piece of the action at AMC Palace 9 (220 E. Third St.) through Thursday, Jan. 24; AMC Eastchase 9 (8301 Ederville Road) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; Regal Fossil Creek 11 (6100 N. Freeway) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; and AMC Lake Worth 14 (6600 N.W. Loop 820th) 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. 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."

In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at AMC Clearfork 8 (5015 Trailhead Bend Way) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; AMC Lake Worth 14 (6600 N.W. Loop 820th) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; AMC Burleson 14 (301 W. Rendon Crowley Road) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; and Ridgmar 13 and XD (2300 Green Oaks Road) through Wednesday, Jan. 23. 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 critical approval rating of 92 percent and an audience score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Dec. 21. Per the site's critical consensus, "'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 Palace 9 (220 E. Third St.) through Thursday, Jan. 24; Regal Fossil Creek 11 (6100 N. Freeway) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; AMC Lake Worth 14 (6600 N.W. Loop 820th) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; and AMC Burleson 14 (301 W. Rendon Crowley Road) through Wednesday, Jan. 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts for another magic-filled year. Harry comes face to face with danger yet again, this time in the form of escaped convict, Sirius Blackā€”and turns to sympathetic Professor Lupin for help.

With a critical approval rating of 90 percent and an audience score of 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is not to be missed. The site's critical consensus indicates that "Under the assured direction of Alfonso Cuaron, 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' triumphantly strikes a delicate balance between technical wizardry and complex storytelling."

It's playing at Movie Tavern Hulen (4920 S. Hulen Road) and Movie Tavern West 7th Street (2872 Crockett St.) through Wednesday, Jan. 23. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

The Kid Who Would Be King

A band of kids embark on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace.

Set to be released on Friday, Jan. 25, "The Kid Who Would Be King" already has a critical approval rating of 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. According to the site's critical consensus, "'The Kid Who Would Be King' recalls classic all-ages adventures -- and repurposes a timeless legend -- for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition to the family movie canon."

It's playing at AMC Eastchase 9 (8301 Ederville Road) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; AMC Clearfork 8 (5015 Trailhead Bend Way) through Wednesday, Jan. 30; and Regal Fossil Creek 11 (6100 N. Freeway) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.