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 Portland.
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. Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh said, "Olivia Wilde comes out swinging with not only one of the best movies of the year, but one of the best high school movies of all time."
You can catch it at Regal Fox Tower (846 S.W. Park Ave.), Cinema 21 (616 N.W. 21st Ave.), Regal Division Street (16603 S.E. Division St.) and Regal Lloyd Center & IMAX (1510 N.E. Multnomah St.) through Wednesday, May 29. 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% 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."
It's screening at Regal Fox Tower (846 S.W. Park Ave.), St. Johns Twin Cinema & Pub (8704 N. Lombard St.) and Regal Division Street (16603 S.E. Division St.) through Wednesday, May 29. 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 proven a solid option since its release on May 3. The New Yorker's Anthony Lane said, "Clearly, [Charlize] Theron can turn her hand to any genre," and Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh noted, "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 Regal Fox Tower (846 S.W. Park Ave.), Regal Division Street (16603 S.E. Division St.), Regal Lloyd Center & IMAX (1510 N.E. Multnomah St.) and Century 16 Eastport Plaza (4040 S.E. 82nd Ave.) through Wednesday, May 29. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Brightburn
A child from another world crash-lands on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he is an evil little boy.
Released on Friday, May 24, "Brightburn" already has a Tomatometer Score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes. HeyUGuys' Daniel Goodwin said, "Creepy, gory awesome fun that's also smart, scary, subversive and massively entertaining," while Caillou Pettis of Flickering Myth stated, "Brightburn is a thrilling and delightfully creepy experience with lots of fun to be had, but often lacks in the department of character development and world building."
It's playing at Regal Fox Tower (846 S.W. Park Ave.), Regal Division Street (16603 S.E. Division St.), Regal Lloyd Center & IMAX (1510 N.E. Multnomah St.) and Century 16 Eastport Plaza (4040 S.E. 82nd Ave.) through Wednesday, May 29. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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