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 New York City.
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.)
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. Variety's Jay Weissberg said, "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," while Deborah Young of the Hollywood Reporter noted, "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."
Interested? It's playing at AMC Empire 25 (234 W. 42nd St.) through Wednesday, March. 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Apollo 11
A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent and an Audience Score of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Apollo 11" has gotten stellar reviews since its release on March 8.
"The NASA mission at the heart of the must-see documentary Apollo 11 reminds you what it feels to be truly awestruck," according to Chris Nashawaty of Entertainment Weekly, while the Associated Press's Jake Coyle said, "Apollo 11 might not tell you anything you don't already know about the moon landing. But it will make you feel it, and see it, anew."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC Dine-in Staten Island Mall 11 (2655 Richmond Ave.) through Thursday, March 14; City Cinemas Village East (181-189 Second Ave.) through Thursday, March 21; AMC Kips Bay 15 (570 Second Ave.) through Wednesday, March 20; and Regal Battery Park Stadium 11 (102 N. End Ave.) through Thursday, March 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Mustang
While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.
Set to be released on Friday, March 15, "The Mustang" already has a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"It shouldn't work - none of it - not the metaphor, not the wild horse, not what it all means for the wild man at the center. It does," noted Manohla Dargis of the New York Times, while the Associated Press's Lindsey Bahr said, "Even with its unusually restrained running time, "The Mustang" is a powerful and emotional journey framed by gorgeous sun-soaked shots of the stark Nevada landscape."
You can catch it at AMC 19th St. East 6 (890 Broadway) through Wednesday, March 20. 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 99 percent and an Audience Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Free Solo" has also gotten great reviews since its release in September of 2018. Salon.com's Melanie McFarland said, "The visuals are stunning, offering head-spinning views with the comfort of total safety," and the Globe and Mail's John Doyle noted, "Free Solo...is a jaw-dropper, both in what is documented and its visual impact."
It's playing at Williamsburg Cinemas (217 Grand St.) through Thursday, March 21; City Cinemas Village East (181-189 Second Ave.) through Thursday, March 21; Cobble Hill Cinema (265 Court St.) through Thursday, March 21; and Kew Gardens Cinemas (81-05 Lefferts Blvd.) through Thursday, March 14. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
When bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 98 percent and an Audience Score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" has proven to be a critical darling since its release in October of 2018. The Public (Buffalo)'s M. Faust said, "The moment that will be McCarthy's Oscar clip (there's no doubt she'll get a nomination) comes when she stands before a judge and manages to be both contrite and yet triumphant," while James Berardinelli of ReelViews stated, "McCarthy plays it straight, allowing her talent as an actress - often hidden under the dreck for which she draws big paychecks - to shine through."
It's playing at Quad Cinema (34 W. 13th St.) through Thursday, March 14. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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