Looking for some entertainment? Take a look at this week's lineup of action movies showing on the big screen in and around Alexandria.
Read on for the best action films to catch in theaters, 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."
You can catch it at Regal Potomac Yard Stadium 16 (3575 Potomac Ave.) through Thursday, March 7, and AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Road) through Saturday, March 2. 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 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Kid Who Would Be King" has proven a solid option since its release on Jan. 25.
"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," according to Philip De Semlyen of Time Out.
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Road) through Thursday, Feb. 28. 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 73 percent and an Audience Score of 60 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 playing at Regal Potomac Yard Stadium 16 (3575 Potomac Ave.) through Thursday, March 7, and AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Road) through Friday, March 1. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Aquaman
Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people — and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm's half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne.
With a Tomatometer Score of 65 percent and an Audience Score of 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Aquaman" is well worth a watch.
The Chicago Reader's Andrea Gronvall said, "Veteran cinematographer Don Burgess' widescreen images beguile, and Bill Brzeski's production design impresses mightily, but next time, someone please give (Jason) Momoa and company some memorable dialogue," and the Toronto Sun's Mark Daniell said, "A thoroughly entertaining ride."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC Hoffman Center 22 (206 Swamp Fox Road) through Saturday, March 2. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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