In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around New York City.
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.)
Sharkwater Extinction
Discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system - activist and filmmaker Rob Stewart embarks on a dangerous quest to stop the slaughter. Following the sharks – and the money – into the elusive pirate fishing industry, Stewart uncovers a multi-billion dollar scandal that makes us all accomplices in the greatest wildlife massacre ever known.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Sharkwater Extinction" has proven to be a critical darling since its release in October of 2018. "A plea for transparency and conservation whose gorgeous 4K cinematography should make it an enticing proposition for nonfiction cinephiles and activists alike," according to Nick Schager of Variety, while Toronto Star's Peter Howell said, "Stewart's third film is also his best... with scenes of marine genocide that should make us all weep tears of rage."
It's playing at City Cinemas Village East (181-189 Second Ave.) through Thursday, Mar. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Gully Boy" has been a must-watch since its release on Feb. 14. "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," noted Jay Weissberg of Variety, while the Hollywood Reporter's Deborah Young said, "Zoya Akhtar directs with flair and passion and, aided by explosive performances from a right-on cast, triumphs over the familiarity of the star-is-born storyline."
Get a piece of the action at Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas (15902 Jamaica Ave.) and AMC Empire 25 (234 W. 42nd St.) through Wednesday, Mar. 6; and UA Kaufman Astoria Cinemas 14 & RPX (35-30 38th St.) through Thursday, Mar. 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Singin' in the Rain
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent and an Audience Score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this classic is a must-see. The New York Daily News's Wanda Hale said, "Singin' in the Rain is another mighty fine MGM Technicolor musical comedy produced by Arthur Freed whose An American in Paris copped seven Academy awards last week," and Film.com's Mark Bourne said, "...this one's the Taj Mahal, Armstrong's footprint on the moon, the 2001 Arizona-New York World Series, the Clash's London Calling, and the perfect foamy head on an expertly poured Guinness."
You can catch it at Cinépolis Chelsea (260 W. 23rd St.) on Tuesday, Mar. 5, at 7 p.m. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 Tomatometer Score of 98 percent and an Audience Score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Free Solo" has proven to be a critical darling since its release in September of 2018. Newsday's Rafer Guzman said, "A visually dizzying but also thought-provoking film about one man's pinnacle of achievement," while Peter Rainer of the Christian Science Monitor said, "Impressive... But the question for me remains: Why on earth would anybody do this?"
You can catch it at Williamsburg Cinemas (217 Grand St.) and City Cinemas Village East (181-189 Second Ave.) through Thursday, Mar. . Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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