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? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Cincinnati.
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.)
Safety Last
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this vintage film has made a lasting impression. Film.com's David Ehrlich said, "A [masterpiece]," while Variety noted, "This Harold Lloyd high-class low comedy has thrills as well as guffaws."
Catch it on the big screen at Esquire 6 Theatre (320 Ludlow Ave.) through Sunday, April 28. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Avengers: Endgame
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Set to be released on Friday, April 26, "Avengers: Endgame" already has a Tomatometer Score of 96 percent and an Audience Score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"The Motion Picture Academy never recognizes great acting if it comes attached to a costume or a cape. That doesn't mean (Robert) Downey (Jr.) isn't deserving of an Oscar. It's great acting in a great film," according to Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times, while the Denver Post's John Wenzel said, "The MCU sticks this landing, allowing us to let go of years of baggage and get ready for the next flight."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Esquire 6 Theatre (320 Ludlow Ave.), Parkland Theatre (6550 Parkland Ave.) and Cinemark Oakley Station and XD (3025 Disney St.) through Thursday, May 2. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 66 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Us" has become a favorite since its release on March 22.
"Us revolves around an allegory that's more elastic and resistant to parsing than megahit Get Out," noted Alison Willmore of BuzzFeed News, while the Chicago Reader's Ben Sachs said, "It achieves an insidious, lingering effect that's rarer in the horror genre."
You can catch it at Cinemark Oakley Station and XD (3025 Disney St.) through Wednesday, May 1. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Penguins
The story of Steve, an Adélie penguin, on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. When Steve meets with Wuzzo the emperor penguin they become friends. But nothing comes easy in the icy Antarctic.
With a Tomatometer Score of 91 percent and an Audience Score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Penguins" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 17. Rolling Stone's Peter Travers said, "It took 16 cinematographers three years to capture the stunning images in this doc about an Adelie penguin (anthropomorphically voiced by Ed Helms) coming of age during a freezing Antarctic spring. Go for the film's thrilling sense of wonder."
Get a piece of the action at Cinemark Oakley Station and XD (3025 Disney St.) through Wednesday, May 1. 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 90 percent and an Audience Score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Shazam!" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on April 5. Time Out's Joshua Rothkopf said, "For a long, glorious stretch, Shazam! plays like the anti-Nolan antidote it is," while 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."
It's playing at Cinemark Oakley Station and XD (3025 Disney St.) through Wednesday, May 1. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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