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 Dallas.
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 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 playing at Cinemark 17 and IMAX (11819 Webb Chapel), AMC NorthPark 15 (8687 N. Central Expressway) through Wednesday, March 20; and Angelika Film Center & Cafe (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane) through Thursday, March 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Fargo
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing – and extremely pregnant – investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
With a Tomatometer Score of 93 percent and an Audience Score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this '90s flick is not to be missed.
"McDormand is excellent and has a lot of fun with her tenacious and competent character, who is dedicated to duty and her sweet, supportive husband," according to David Hunter of the Hollywood Reporter, while the Village Voice's Chris Packham said, "The film is a work of brick-by-brick world-building in the service of characters whose ordinariness is just as carefully crafted."
Catch it on the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands (6770 Abrams Road) on Monday, March 18, and 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 favourite.
With a Tomatometer Score of 93 percent and an Audience Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has garnered plenty of praise since its release in December of 2018.
"Yorgos Lanthimos' dryly funny historical feature is all about power, and that means literally wearing the pants in a strange time," noted Cate Young of indieWire, while the New York Times's A.O. Scott said, "Weisz and Stone are both brilliantly witty and nimble, but Colman's performance is nothing short of sublime."
It's screening at Angelika Film Center & Cafe (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane) through Thursday, March 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Death of Superman
When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
With a Tomatometer Score of 92 percent and an Audience Score of 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Death of Superman" has become a favorite since its release in July of 2018. Flickering Myth's Eammon Jacobs said, "While The Death of Superman may not be a perfect film, it is a thoroughly entertaining addition to the DC Animated Movie Universe that not only pushes it in bold directions, but sets up a direct sequel adapting the equally iconic follow-up storyline," and ComicBook Debate's Sheraz Farooqi noted, "The Death of Superman gives fans what they want. A strong Superman story, a great adaption of an iconic comic, awesome DC cameos and and homages to the works of the past. A worthwhile entry into the DC Animated Film collection."
It's screening at Studio Movie Grill NorthWest Highway (10110 Technology Blvd.), Studio Movie Grill-Dallas (11170 N. Central Expressway) and Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley (13933 N. Central Expressway) on Wednesday, March 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
With a Tomatometer Score of 91 percent and an Audience Score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Feb. 22. The Atlantic's David Sims said, "So much of The Hidden World is stuffed with filler material. But in certain wordless moments, this grand final entry really sings," while Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post stated, "The movie could easily be called 'How To End Your Trilogy.' "
You can catch it at Studio Movie Grill NorthWest Highway (10110 Technology Blvd.) through Wednesday, March 20; UA Galaxy Theatre Stadium 10 (11801 McCree Road) and LOOK Cinemas Prestonwood (5409 Beltline Road) through Thursday, March 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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