Need date night ideas? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Phoenix.
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 World Before Your Feet
For over six years, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every street in New York City – a total of more than 8,000 miles. The World Before Your Feet tells the story of one man’s unusual quest and the journey of discovery, humanity and wonder that ensues.
Boasting a 100 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The World Before Your Feet" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on Nov. 21.
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at FilmBar (815 N. Second St.) through Sunday, Jan. 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.They Shall Not Grow Old
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.
With a critical approval rating of 97 percent and an audience score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "They Shall Not Grow Old" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on Dec. 17. The site's critical consensus has it that, "An impressive technical achievement with a walloping emotional impact, 'They Shall Not Grow Old' pays brilliant cinematic tribute to the sacrifice of a generation."
Get a piece of the action at Harkins Christown 14 (1620 W. Montebello) through Tuesday, Jan. 22; Harkins Norterra 14 (2550 W. Happy Valley Road) through Tuesday, Jan. 22; and Harkins North Valley 16 (3420 E. Bell Road) through Tuesday, Jan. 22. 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 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, joining others from across the "Spider-Verse."
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."
It's playing at AMC Arizona Center 24 (565 N. Third St.), AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14 (2515 E. Camelback Road), Harkins MetroCenter 12 (9615-A Metro Parkway West), and Harkins Christown 14 (1620 W. Montebello) through Thursday, Jan. 24. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
If Beale Street Could Talk
After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.
With a 95 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "If Beale Street Could Talk" has become a favorite since its release. The site's critical consensus has it that, "'If Beale Street Could Talk' honors its source material with a beautifully filmed adaptation that finds director Barry Jenkins further strengthening his visual and narrative craft."
Get a piece of the action at AMC Arizona Center 24 (565 N. Third St.) through Thursday, Jan. 24; AMC Deer Valley 30 (3033 W. Agua Fria Freeway) through Wednesday, Jan. 23; and AMC Ahwatukee 24 (4915 E. Ray Road) through Thursday, Jan. 24. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
