In the age of streaming entertainment, it can be hard to leave the couch. But movie theaters still offer a special experience for those willing to get out of the house. Want to see what's out there? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Durham.
Read on for 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.)
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 noted, "The latest entry in a fully saturated genre that somehow, through sheer creative gumption, does something new."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Classic Durham 15 (1807 Martin Luther King Parkway) through Wednesday, March 6 and Stadium 10 at Northgate Mall (1058 W. Club Blvd.) through Thursday, March 7. 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.
It's playing at AMC Classic Durham 15 (1807 Martin Luther King Parkway) 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 AMC Southpoint 17 (8030 Renaissance Parkway, #975) through Wednesday, March 6, AMC Classic Durham 15 (1807 Martin Luther King Parkway) through Wednesday, March 6, and Stadium 10 at Northgate Mall (1058 W. Club Blvd.) through Thursday, March 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Green Book
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, and relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
The best picture Oscar winner has a Tomatometer Score of 79 percent and an Audience Score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"First-rate execution can't solve all of a film's problems, but actors (Viggo) Mortensen and (Mahershala) Ali offer a reminder that it can solve an awful lot of them," noted Christopher Orr of The Atlantic. Ali received an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance, according to Variety.
It's screening at AMC Southpoint 17 (8030 Renaissance Parkway, #975) and AMC Classic Durham 15 (1807 Martin Luther King Parkway) through Wednesday, March 6. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Cold Pursuit
Nels Coxman's quiet life comes crashing down when his beloved son dies under mysterious circumstances. His search for the truth soon becomes a quest for revenge as he seeks coldblooded justice against a drug lord and his inner circle.
With a Tomatometer Score of 70 percent and an Audience Score of 59 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Cold Pursuit" is well worth a watch.
The New York Post's Johnny Oleksinski called it "an excellent film," while James Berardinelli of ReelViews said, "'Cold Pursuit' works as intended."
It's screening at AMC Southpoint 17 (8030 Renaissance Parkway, #975) through Thursday, Feb. 28, and Stadium 10 at Northgate Mall (1058 W. Club Blvd.) through Thursday, March 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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