Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Dallas.
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.)
Meow Wolf: Origin Story
When a group of young DIY artists in Santa Fe can’t find a door into the art world, they blow open an entirely new portal with their grit, passion, and tenacity. Within just a few short years – and with a little help from George R.R. Martin – this group called Meow Wolf ultimately hits a cultural nerve and garners massive, unexpected success with their exhibit, House of Eternal Return.
Boasting a 100 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Meow Wolf: Origin Story" has been a must-watch since its release on November 29.
Catch it on the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse Dallas (1005 S. Lamar St.) on Monday, Feb. 18. 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.
Want to catch an early screening of "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World?" The family-friendly flick, which is slated to open wide on Friday, Feb. 22, showed in a few sneak previews around the country and already has a critical approval rating of 99 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
The critical consensus, meanwhile, is glowing: "The rare trilogy capper that really works, 'How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World' brings its saga to a visually dazzling and emotionally affecting conclusion.”
It will begin playing at Studio Movie Grill NorthWest Highway (10110 Technology Blvd.), UA Galaxy Theatre Stadium 10 (11801 McCree Road), LOOK Cinemas Prestonwood (5409 Beltline Road), and Studio Movie Grill-Dallas (11170 N. Central Expressway) on Thursday, Feb. 21 — a day early. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
With a 97 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1987 classic is a critical darling, with a consensus that "A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, 'The Princess Bride' is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh."
It's playing at Cinepolis Luxury Cinema Victory Park (2365 Victory Park Lane) only on Tuesday, Feb. 19. 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 an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, a critical approval rating of 97 percent and an audience score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has proven to be a hit since its release on December 14.
The site's critical consensus raves, "'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."
Catch it on the big screen at Cinemark 17 and IMAX (11819 Webb Chapel) through Thursday, Feb. 21; AMC NorthPark 15 (8687 N. Central Expressway) through Thursday, Feb. 21; AMC Valley View 16 (13331 Preston Road) through Wednesday, Feb. 20; and Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley (13933 N. Central Expressway) 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 93 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on December 21.
According to 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 AMC Valley View 16 (13331 Preston Road) through Tuesday, Feb. 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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