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 Las Vegas.
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.)
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% and an Audience Score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Shazam!" has proven a solid option 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.com noted, "'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."
Catch it on the big screen at Regal Village Square (9400 W. Sahara Ave.) 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% and an Audience Score of 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has been getting attention since its release on May 3.
"Clearly, Theron can turn her hand to any genre," according to 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 Rogen turn out to be a winning pair."
You can catch it at Regal Texas Station (2101 Texas Star Lane) through Wednesday, May 22; Century 16 Santa Fe Station (4949 N. Rancho Drive) through Wednesday, May 22; and Regal Village Square (9400 W. Sahara Ave.) through Wednesday, May 22. 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 on Friday, May 17, "A Dog's Journey" already has a Tomatometer Score of 50% and an Audience Score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
"A steady stream of corn-syrup sentiment binding what would otherwise amount to a feature-length montage of adorable doggy reaction GIFs," noted Guy Lodge of Variety, while the Hollywood Reporter's Leslie Felperin said, "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."
It's screening at Century 16 Suncoast (9090 Alta Drive) through Tuesday, May 21; Regal Texas Station (2101 Texas Star Lane) through Wednesday, May 22; Century 16 Santa Fe Station (4949 N. Rancho Drive) through Wednesday, May 22; and Regal Village Square (9400 W. Sahara Ave.) through Wednesday, 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 for 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 61% and an Audience Score of 78% 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," and Double Toasted's Martin Thomas noted, "I wished it wasn't targeting its demographic so hard, it felt like things were forced in there, but I still enjoyed it."
Catch it on the big screen at Century 16 Suncoast (9090 Alta Drive) through Tuesday, May 21; and Regal Village Square (9400 W. Sahara Ave.) 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% and an Audience Score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" is well worth a watch. The Globe and Mail's Daniel Kaszor said, "'Detective Pikachu' is unrelentingly weird," while 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."
Interested? It's playing at Century 16 Suncoast (9090 Alta Drive) through Tuesday, May 21; Regal Texas Station (2101 Texas Star Lane) through Wednesday, May 22; Century 16 Santa Fe Station (4949 N. Rancho Drive) through Wednesday, May 22; and Regal Village Square (9400 W. Sahara Ave.) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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