Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Los Angeles.
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.)
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 on Rotten Tomatoes, "Apollo 11" has proven to be a critical darling since its release on March 1. The Associated Press' 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," while Brian Lowry of CNN.com noted, "It's a wonderfully nostalgic if somewhat antiseptic reminder of what it meant to first break the bonds of Earth."
It's playing at AMC Promenade 16 (21801 Oxnard St.), AMC Sunset 5 (8000 W. Sunset Blvd.), AMC Century City 15 (10250 Santa Monica Blvd.) and ArcLight Sherman Oaks (15301 Ventura Blvd., Building A) through Wednesday, March 13. 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 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," according to 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 Cinemark 18 & XD (6081 Center Drive) through Thursday, March 7. 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 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Free Solo" has gotten stellar reviews since its release in September of 2018. "The visuals are stunning, offering head-spinning views with the comfort of total safety," noted Melanie McFarland of Salon.com, while the Globe and Mail's John Doyle said, " 'Free Solo'...is a jaw-dropper, both in what is documented and its visual impact."
Get a piece of the action at Pacific Winnetka 12 & XD (9201 Winnetka Ave.), Pacific Theatres at the Grove (189 The Grove Drive) and ArcLight Sherman Oaks (15301 Ventura Blvd., Building A) through Thursday, March 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Annie Hall
In the city of New York, comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this '70s throwback is a must-see. The Hollywood Reporter's Arthur Knight said, "Woody Allen fans will buy it 100%. Never before has the diminutive comedian been so urbane, so open — so funny. And with lovely Diane Keaton as consort, it becomes well-nigh irresistible (especially if you find Keaton as well-nigh irresistible as I do)," and Richard Roeper.com's Richard Roeper said, "This is Woody Allen's signature film, arguably his best and certainly his most popular."
It's screening at ArcLight Sherman Oaks (15301 Ventura Blvd., Building A) on Monday, March 11. 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 a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has gotten stellar reviews since its release in December of 2018. 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 said, "The latest entry in a fully saturated genre that somehow, through sheer creative gumption, does something new."
You can catch it at Regal L.A. Live A Barco Innovation Center (1000 W. Olympic Blvd.) through Wednesday, March 13; AMC Promenade 16 (21801 Oxnard St.) through Thursday, March 7; Pacific Northridge Fashion Center 10 (9400 Shirley Ave.) through Thursday, March 7; and Cinemark North Hollywood (12827 Victory Blvd.) through Thursday, March 7. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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