In the age of streaming entertainment, it can be hard to leave the couch. But movie theaters still offer a special experience for those willing to get out of the house. Want to see what's out there? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Cincinnati.
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.)
Us
Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.
With a Tomatometer Score of 94 percent and an Audience Score of 68 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Us" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on March 22. The Chicago Reader's Ben Sachs said, "It achieves an insidious, lingering effect that's rarer in the horror genre."
It's playing at Cinemark Oakley Station and XD (3025 Disney St.) through Tuesday, April 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Mustang
While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.
With a Tomatometer Score of 94 percent and an Audience Score of 68 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Mustang" has become a favorite since its release on March 15. ReelViews' James Berardinelli said, "It's worth seeking out as both a portrait of a prison program few are aware of and a powerful character study."
It's playing at Esquire 6 Theatre (320 Ludlow Ave.) through Thursday, April 18. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
All the President's Men
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National Headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican fund organizers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. After the editor of the Post runs with the story and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein to it, they find the trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party — and eventually into the White House itself.
With a Tomatometer Score of 93 percent and an Audience Score of 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this '70's throwback is worth a watch.
"'All the President's Men' is a quintessential American movie. It does a lot of things well and makes it all look simple. It works on several levels," noted Joseph Gelmis of Newsday, while Entertainment Weekly's Chris Nashawaty said, "The movie is a victory lap for American journalism."
Get a piece of the action at Esquire 6 Theatre (320 Ludlow Ave.) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Shazam!
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
With a Tomatometer Score of 91 percent and an Audience Score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Shazam!" has been popular with audiences since its release on April 5. Matthew Rozsa of Salon stated, "'Shazam!' is the funniest, sweetest and most innocent movie in the DC Extended Universe, a sign that it is at last ready to compete with Marvel."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Cinemark Oakley Station and XD (3025 Disney St.) through Tuesday, April 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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