Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Philadelphia.
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.)
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 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has racked up generally positive reviews 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."
It's playing at Regal UA Riverview Plaza IMAX & RPX (1400 S. Columbus Blvd.) through Thursday, May 23. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
A Dog's Journey
Bailey is living the good life on the farm of Ethan and Hannah. As Bailey’s soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he promises Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost.
Set to be released today, "A Dog's Journey" already has a Tomatometer Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Variety's Guy Lodge said, "A steady stream of corn-syrup sentiment binding what would otherwise amount to a feature-length montage of adorable doggy reaction GIFs," and the Hollywood Reporter's Leslie Felperin noted, "It quietly boosts a message of resilience and self-belief to young girl audiences, advising them that it's always a smarter move to love nice boys and dogs rather than abusive jerks and pet haters."
Interested? It's playing at Regal UA Riverview Plaza IMAX & RPX (1400 S. Columbus Blvd.), through Thursday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Breakthrough
When he was 14, 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 Smith came around.
With a Tomatometer Score of 65 percent and an Audience Score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Breakthrough" is well worth a watch.
The Los Angeles Times' 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," while Martin Thomas of Double Toasted stated, "I wished it wasn't targeting its demographic so hard; it felt like things were forced in there, but I still enjoyed it."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at AMC Philadelphia Mills 14 (1149 Franklin Mills Circle) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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