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? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Indianapolis.
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.)
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 become a favorite since its release on March 22.
"It achieves an insidious, lingering effect that's rarer in the horror genre," according to Ben Sachs of the Chicago Reader, while the Christian Science Monitor's Peter Rainer said, "[Jordan] Peele shows a marked advance in filmmaking skills here and, in her dual role, [Lupita] Nyong'o is ferociously good."
It's screening at AMC Washington Square 12 (10280 E. Washington St.), UA Galaxy Stadium 14 (8105 E. 96th Ave.) and AMC Indianapolis 17 (4325 S. Meridian St.) through Wednesday, April 10; and UA Circle Centre 9 (49 W. Maryland St.) through Thursday, April 11. 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.
Set to be released today, Friday, April 5, "Shazam!" already has a Tomatometer Score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
The New York Times' Manohla Dargis said, "Once Billy says that magic word and his supersized alter ego appears, the movie goes to its happy place and comfortably embraces its own identity as a light, jocular, modest entertainment."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC Washington Square 12 (10280 E. Washington St.) and UA Galaxy Stadium 14 (8105 E. 96th Ave.) through Wednesday, April 10; and UA Circle Centre 9 (49 W. Maryland St.) and AMC Indianapolis 17 (4325 S. Meridian St.) through Thursday, April 11. 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 90 percent and an Audience Score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" has racked up generally positive reviews 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."
You can catch it at AMC Washington Square 12 (10280 E. Washington St.), UA Galaxy Stadium 14 (8105 E. 96th Ave.) and AMC Indianapolis 17 (4325 S. Meridian St.) through Wednesday, April 10; and UA Circle Centre 9 (49 W. Maryland St.) through Thursday, April 11. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Matrix
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
With a Tomatometer Score of 88 percent and an Audience Score of 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1999 release has proven a solid viewing choice.
The Hollywood Reporter's David Hunter said, "A technologically stunning movie that furthers the genre and features crowd-pleasing performances to go with the frequent scenes of gunplay and violence."
Interested? It's playing at Studio Movie Grill College Park (3535 W. 86th St.) on Wednesday, April 10. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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