In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Fort Worth.
Here are the highest rated films to catch, based on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer score, which reflects the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics. (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 Spider-Man. However, when Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk uses a super collider, another Spider-Man from another dimension, Peter Parker, accidentally winds up in Miles' dimension. As Peter trains Miles to become a better Spider-Man, they are soon joined by four other Spider-Men from across the "Spider-Verse". As all these clashing dimensions start to tear Brooklyn apart, Miles must help the others stop Fisk and return everyone to their own dimensions.
With a 97 percent Tomatometer Score 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 December 14. The Atlantic's David Sims called it "the latest entry in a fully saturated genre that somehow, through sheer creative gumption, does something new," while Joe Morgenstern of the Wall Street Journal said "the scale feels vast, yet the spirit is joyous. It's as if everyone had set out to make the best Spider-Man movie ever, which is exactly what they've done."
Get a piece of the action at AMC Palace 9 (220 E. Third St.) through Tuesday, Jan. 15; Movie Tavern Hulen (4920 S. Hulen Road) through Friday, Jan. 11; AMC Eastchase 9 (8301 Ederville Road) through Tuesday, Jan. 15; and AMC Clearfork 8 (5015 Trailhead Bend Way) through Thursday, Jan. 10. 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 Tomatometer Score of 94 percent and an Audience Score of 60 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on November 23. "'The Favourite' is an uproarious send-up of the aloofness of royals, and comes alive thanks to its sterling ensemble cast (Nicholas Hoult is also worthy of note, playing a young British statesman) and Lanthimos' pristine direction," according to Adam Graham of the Detroit News, while the Toronto Star's Peter Howell said "I command you to see it."
You can catch it at Ridgmar 13 and XD (2300 Green Oaks Road) through Thursday, Jan. 10. 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 Tomatometer Score of 93 percent and an Audience Score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on December 21. "To the surprise of no one, the removal of Michael Bay from the creative driver's seat of the franchise results in a sharp rise in visual coherence and a sharp dip in toxic masculinity," noted Daniel Barnes of the Sacramento News & Review, while Filmfare's Devesh Sharma said "Hailee Steinfeld is a natural in front of the camera and brings out all the nuances required for the role like a pro."
It's playing at AMC Palace 9 (220 E. Third St.) through Tuesday, Jan. 15; Movie Tavern Hulen (4920 S. Hulen Road) through Friday, Jan. 11; AMC Eastchase 9 (8301 Ederville Road) through Tuesday, Jan. 15; and AMC Clearfork 8 (5015 Trailhead Bend Way) through Thursday, Jan. 10. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Creed II
Follows Adonis Creed's life inside and outside of the ring as he deals with new found fame, issues with his family, and his continuing quest to become a champion.
With an 83 percent Tomatometer Score and an Audience Score of 84 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Creed II" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on November 21. The Observer's Brandon Katz said "it is a solid movie that further cements Jordan as a star, and that's mostly because of how he portrays Donnie's personal development," and the Globe and Mail's Barry Hertz said "the whole thing just ... works."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at AMC Lake Worth 14 (6600 N.W. Loop 820th) and Cinemark Alliance Town Center and XD (9228 Sage Meadow Trail) through Thursday, Jan. 10. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
