Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worthwhile? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Tulsa.
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.)
Booksmart
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Set to be released on Friday, May 24, "Booksmart" already has a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Time Out's Joshua Rothkopf said, "Actor-turned-director Olivia Wilde (shockingly, this is her behind-the-camera feature debut) shows off something rarer than technique or comic timing. She's got loads of compassion and has somehow managed to make a high-school movie without villains," while Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com noted, "It's smart, so very funny, and beautifully directed by Olivia Wilde."
Get a piece of the action at AMC Southroads 20 (4923 E. 41st St.) beginning on Thursday, May 23. 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.
With a Tomatometer Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 26. The San Diego Reader's Matthew Lickona said, "The MCU will go on and on, but this chapter — and the American pragmatism vs. American ideals bromance that drove it — have well and truly come to their 'Excelsior! Nuff said!' moment."
Get a piece of the action at AMC Southroads 20 (4923 E. 41st St.), Cinemark Tulsa and IMAX (10802 E. 71st St. South) and AMC CLASSIC Tulsa Hills 12 (8307 S. Olympia Ave. West) through Wednesday, May 22; and Eton Square 6 Cinema (8421 E. 61st St.) through Thursday, May 23. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Long Shot
When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.
With a Tomatometer Score of 81 percent and an Audience Score of 69 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has been getting attention since its release on May 3.
"Clearly, (Charlize) Theron can turn her hand to any genre," noted Anthony Lane of the New Yorker, while Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh said, "It's 'Veep,' but less absurdly acid-tongued, and a lot more swoony. Still, the incisive cultural and political commentary cuts deep, and Theron and (Seth) Rogen turn out to be a winning pair."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Southroads 20 (4923 E. 41st St.) and Cinemark Tulsa and IMAX (10802 E. 71st St. South) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Breakthrough
When he was 14, John Smith drowned in Lake St. Louis and was dead for nearly an hour. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed 27 minutes to no avail. Then the youth's mother, Joyce Smith, entered the room, praying loudly. Suddenly, there was a pulse, and John came around.
With a Tomatometer Score of 62 percent and an Audience Score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Breakthrough" is well worth a watch. The Los Angeles Times's Katie Walsh said, "One of the more authentically moving entries in the genre, fueled by a gripping lead performance from 'This Is Us' star Chrissy Metz."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Southroads 20 (4923 E. 41st St.) and Cinemark Tulsa and IMAX (10802 E. 71st St. South) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.
With a Tomatometer Score of 65 percent and an Audience Score of 84 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" is well worth a watch. Vincent Acovino of NPR stated, "There's something admirable about a film that isn't afraid to have some fun with a property so established — and beloved by its core audience."
It's playing at AMC Southroads 20 (4923 E. 41st St.), Cinemark Tulsa and IMAX (10802 E. 71st St. South) and AMC CLASSIC Tulsa Hills 12 (8307 S. Olympia Ave. West) through Wednesday, May 22; and Eton Square 6 Cinema (8421 E. 61st St.) through Thursday, May 23 Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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