Curious what the buzz is about, but didn't catch the first wave of hot new releases? Being late to the game has its benefits, especially when it comes to calmer vibes and more ample seating at your local movie theater.
It's not always easy to determine when the movie you planned to see on the big screen will leave your local theater. Factors like ticket sales and distribution contracts figure into the equation, but in general, movies can stay in theaters anywhere from a mere two weeks to many months.
Read on for the highest-rated "old" new releases still screening in Dallas 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.)
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 93 percent and an Audience Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has become a favorite since its release in December of 2018. IndieWire's Cate Young said, "Yorgos Lanthimos' dryly funny historical feature is all about power, and that means literally wearing the pants in a strange time," while A.O. Scott of the New York Times noted, "Weisz and Stone are both brilliantly witty and nimble, but Colman's performance is nothing short of sublime."
"The Favourite" is now only playing at one theater in and around Dallas, so you may want to act fast. Get a piece of the action at Angelika Film Center & Cafe (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane) through Thursday, March 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Isn't It Romantic
For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.
With a Tomatometer Score of 69 percent and an Audience Score of 51 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Isn't It Romantic" is well worth a watch. "'Unlike other movies where women bang their heads, this one's got a brain," according to Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post, while New York Magazine/Vulture's Bilge Ebiri said, "It's the Inception of rom-coms. Sort of."
"Isn't It Romantic" is now only playing at three theaters in Dallas, which could mean it'll be leaving local theaters soon. In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Cinemark 17 and IMAX (11819 Webb Chapel), AMC NorthPark 15 (8687 N. Central Expressway) and Alamo Drafthouse Dallas (1005 S. Lamar St.) through Wednesday, March 20. 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 58 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Cold Pursuit" is well worth a watch. " 'Cold Pursuit' is an excellent film," noted Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post, while ReelViews's James Berardinelli said, "Cold Pursuit works as intended."
"Cold Pursuit" is now only playing at one theater in Dallas, so catch it now or risk missing it on the big screen. Catch it on the big screen at UA Galaxy Theatre Stadium 10 (11801 McCree Road) through Thursday, March 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Happy Death Day 2U
Collegian Tree Gelbman wakes up in horror to learn that she's stuck in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is now with someone else, and her friends and fellow students seem to be completely different versions of themselves. When Tree discovers that Carter's roommate has been altering time, she finds herself once again the target of a masked killer. When the psychopath starts to go after her inner circle, Tree soon realizes that she must die over and over again to save everyone.
With a Tomatometer Score of 67 percent and an Audience Score of 66 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Happy Death Day 2U" is well worth a watch. The Atlantic's David Sims said, "Along the lines of other recent inexpensive genre efforts that behave more like franchise blockbusters by building out their lore and doubling down on their nerdiness," and Salon.com's Matthew Rozsa said, "It is instead that rarity - a sequel that is both better than the original and manages to retroactively improve that movie."
"Happy Death Day 2U" is now only playing at two theaters in Dallas, so you may want to act fast. You can catch it at Cinemark 17 and IMAX (11819 Webb Chapel) and AMC Valley View 16 (13331 Preston Road) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Aquaman
Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, 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 Arthur Curry, 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's widescreen images beguile, and Bill Brzeski's production design impresses mightily, but next time, someone please give Momoa and company some memorable dialogue", while Mark Daniell of the Toronto Sun said, "A thoroughly entertaining ride."
"Aquaman" is now only playing at one theater in Dallas, so catch it now or risk missing it on the big screen. Catch it on the big screen at Studio Movie Grill NorthWest Highway (10110 Technology Blvd.) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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