San Antonio/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on February 13, 2019
5 critically acclaimed films worth checking out in San Antonio this weekImage: Free Solo/TMDb

On the hunt for date night ideas? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around San Antonio.

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.)

Free Solo

Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

Boasting a critical approval rating of 98 percent and an audience score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Free Solo" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on Sept. 28, with a consensus that the Best Documentary nominee "depicts athletic feats that many viewers will find beyond reason — and grounds the attempts in passions that are all but universal."

Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Regal Fiesta Stadium 16 (12631 Vance Jackson) through Thursday, Feb. 21. 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 critical approval rating of 97 percent and an audience score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has proven to be a critical darling since its release on December 14, with a consensus that the Best Animated Feature nominee "matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action."

It's playing at Santikos Embassy 14 (13707 Embassy Row) through Wednesday, Feb. 20; Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18 & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Thursday, Feb. 21; Regal Northwoods Stadium 14 (17640 Henderson Pass) through Thursday, Feb. 21; and Santikos Silverado 16 Theatre (11505 W. Loop 1604 North) through Thursday, Feb. 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

BlacKkKlansman

Colorado Springs, late 1970s. Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer, and Flip Zimmerman, his Jewish colleague, run an undercover operation to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.

With a critical approval rating of 96 percent and an audience score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "BlacKkKlansman" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on Aug. 10. It recently received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for auteur Spike Lee.

The critical consensus raves, "'BlacKkKlansman' uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events — and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way."

It's screening at Regal Alamo Quarry Stadium 16 (255 E. Basse Road) through Wednesday, Feb. 20 and Regal Huebner Oaks Stadium 14 & RPX (11075 Interstate 10 West) through Wednesday, Feb. 20. 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 93 percent and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Dec. 21.

Per the site's overview 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."

In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18 & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Thursday, Feb. 21; City Base Entertainment (2623 S. East Military Drive) through Thursday, Feb. 21; Santikos Silverado 16 Theatre (11505 W. Loop 1604 North) through Wednesday, Feb. 20; and Santikos Palladium IMAX (17703 Ih 10 West) through Thursday, Feb. 21. 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 critical approval rating of 93 percent and an audience score of 63 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has become a favorite since its release on Dec. 14. Along with "Roma," it leads the Oscars nomination pack with a whopping ten nods, including for Best Picture and Best Director. Olivia Colman won the Best Actress Golden Globe for her performance.

The site's critical consensus notes that "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext — and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars."

It's screening at Regal Alamo Quarry Stadium 16 (255 E. Basse Road) and Regal Huebner Oaks Stadium 14 & RPX (11075 Interstate 10 West) through Tuesday, Feb. 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.


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