In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Santa Monica.
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.)
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 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Apollo 11" has been a must-watch since its release on March 8.
Entertainment Weekly's Chris Nashawaty said, "The NASA mission at the heart of the must-see documentary Apollo 11 reminds you what it feels to be truly awestruck," while Jake Coyle of the Associated Press noted, "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."
It's screening at ArcLight Santa Monica (395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 330) 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 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Free Solo" has proven to be a critical darling since its release in September.
"The visuals are stunning, offering head-spinning views with the comfort of total safety," according to Melanie McFarland of Salon, while the Globe and Mail's John Doyle said, "Free Solo ... is a jaw-dropper, both in what is documented and its visual impact."
You can catch it at ArcLight Santa Monica (395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 330) through Wednesday, March 20. 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.
Richard Roeper said, "This is Woody Allen's signature film, arguably his best and certainly his most popular."
It's screening at ArcLight Santa Monica (395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 330) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 favorite.
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.
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 stated, "Weisz and Stone are both brilliantly witty and nimble, but Colman's performance is nothing short of sublime."
Get a piece of the action at ArcLight Santa Monica (395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 330) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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