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 Albuquerque.
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.)
The Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97% and an Audience Score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1987 release is a critical darling. The New York Daily News' Chris Chase said, "Mandy Patinkin, an actor not known for humor, is particularly wonderful as Inigo, a Spaniard out to avenge the death of his father at the hands," while Richard Corliss of Time magazine noted, "As you watch this enchanting fantasy, feel free to be thrilled or to giggle, as you wish."
You can catch it at Icon Cinema Albuquerque (13120-A Central Ave.) through Wednesday, May 22. 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% and an Audience Score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 26.
"What you will be getting when you walk into an inevitably overstuffed movie theater is something singular that reflects our age in a way that none of the MCU films that preceded it have — indeed, very few Hollywood spectacles ever have," according to Oliver Jones of the Observer, while 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."
It's screening at Century Rio 24 and XD (4901 Pan American Freeway NE), Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque (3200 La Orilla Road NW), Regal UA High Ridge (12921 Indian School NE) and Regal Winrock IMAX & RPX (2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE) through Wednesday, May 22. 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% and an Audience Score of 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Us" has garnered plenty of praise 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."
Catch it on the big screen at Century Rio 24 and XD (4901 Pan American Freeway NE) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Bridesmaids
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
With a Tomatometer Score of 90% and an Audience Score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bridesmaids" has proven a solid viewing choice. Newsday's Rafer Guzman said, "The star and co-writer of 'Bridesmaids,' Kristen Wiig, puts herself and her female co-stars through the comedy wringer," while David Edelstein of New York Magazine/Vulture stated, "'Bridesmaids' is likely to be a hit with both women and men, being half formula chick-flick, half raunchy comedy of humiliation. It's hilarious — and too bifurcated to be satisfying."
Catch it on the big screen at Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque (3200 La Orilla Road NW) through Tuesday, May 21. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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