On the hunt for date night ideas? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Cary.
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. Movie ratings and showtimes are subject to change.)
Gully Boy
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent and an Audience Score of 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Gully Boy" has been a must-watch since its release on Feb. 14.
Variety's Jay Weissberg called it, "A mainstream rap musical served up with generous helpings of deftly written hip-hop lyrics and an appealing, largely well-woven narrative starring Ranveer Singh in all his charms."
It's screening at Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX (501 Caitboo Ave.) through Wednesday, March 6, and Frank Theatres Parkside Town Commons Stadium 11 (1140 Parkside Main St.) through Thursday, Feb. 28. 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 Tomatometer Score 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 in December. On Sunday, it won the Academy Award for best animated feature, according to Variety.
The New York Times' Lawrence Ware said, "This film manages the delicate feat of embracing its source material while also satirizing it," while David Sims of The Atlantic declared it, "The latest entry in a fully saturated genre that somehow, through sheer creative gumption, does something new."
It's playing at Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX (501 Caitboo Ave.) through Wednesday, March 6, and Frank Theatres Parkside Town Commons Stadium 11 (1140 Parkside Main St.) through Thursday, Feb. 28. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Favourite
England, early 18th century. 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 66 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has garnered plenty of praise since its release in December.
“Actresses (Rachel) Weisz and (Emma) Stone are both brilliantly witty and nimble, but (Olivia) Colman’s performance is nothing short of sublime," according to A.O. Scott of The New York Times. For her role as Queen Anne, Colman took home the Oscar for best actress, according to Variety.
Interested? It's playing at Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX (501 Caitboo Ave.) through Wednesday, March 6. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
With a Tomatometer Score of 92 percent and an Audience Score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Feb. 22.
The movie “brings the franchise to a close with an affectionate chapter that continues the adventures of the Viking boy-turned-chief Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his faithful dragon Toothless," noted Jake Coyle of The Associated Press.
It's playing at Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX (501 Caitboo Ave.) through Thursday, March 7, and Cinébistro Waverly Place (525 New Waverly Place) through Wednesday, March 6. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Kid Who Would Be King
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
With a Tomatometer Score of 90 percent and an Audience Score of 65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Kid Who Would Be King" has proven a solid option since its release on Jan. 25.
Time Out's Philip De Semlyen said, "It falls short of enchanting but it's never less than fun and likable. Watch it through the eyes of your inner teenager and you'll have a blast."
Get a piece of the action at Frank Theatres Parkside Town Commons Stadium 11 (1140 Parkside Main St.) through Thursday, Feb. 28. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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