Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Clovis.
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.)
Bumblebee
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
With a Tomatometer Score of 93 percent and an Audience Score of 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has garnered plenty of praise since its release in December.
ReelViews' James Berardinelli said, "The movie works in large part because of the depth of Steinfeld's performance. We haven't seen such a well-realized character in any of the other Transformers movies."
You can catch it at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Kid Who Would Be King
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
With a Tomatometer Score of 90 percent and an Audience Score of 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Kid Who Would Be King" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on Jan. 25.
"It falls short of enchanting but it's never less than fun and likable. Watch it through the eyes of your inner teenager and you'll have a blast," according to Philip De Semlyen of Time Out.
You can catch it at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Aquaman
Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of 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 Aquaman, 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.
"Veteran cinematographer Don Burgess' widescreen images beguile, and Bill Brzeski's production design impresses mightily, but next time, someone please give Momoa and company some memorable dialogue," noted Andrea Gronvall of the Chicago Reader, while the Toronto Sun's Mark Daniell called it "A thoroughly entertaining ride."
Catch it on the big screen at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
A Dog's Way Home
A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
With a Tomatometer Score of 61 percent and an Audience Score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "A Dog's Way Home" is well worth a watch.
Entertainment Weekly's Chris Nashawaty said, "Heartwarming, mildly funny, and occasionally thrilling without ever being anything more than just fine," and RogerEbert.com's Tomris Laffly noted, "A good dog movie with its heart in the right place."
Get a piece of the action at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Alita: Battle Angel
When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido, a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.
With a Tomatometer Score of 60 percent and an Audience Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Alita: Battle Angel" is well worth a watch.
Slate's Sam Adams said, "It's goofy as hell and borderline inexcusable at times, but it's also kind of glorious."
Get a piece of the action at UA Clovis Movies 8 (2301 Villa Ave.) through Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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