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 Indianapolis.
(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.
Released on Friday, May 24, "Booksmart" already has a Tomatometer Score of 99 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," while Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly noted, "If the storyline doesn't so much unfold as burst out in glittery puffs — and if music cues seem to make up about 40 percent of the plot — it's still an endearing kind of chaos."
Interested? It's playing at Regal UA Galaxy - Indianapolis (8105 E. 96th Ave.) through Monday, May 27, AMC Washington Square 12 (10280 E. Washington St.) and AMC Indianapolis 17 (4325 S. Meridian St.) through Wednesday, May 29 and Regal UA Circle Centre (49 W. Maryland St.) through Thursday, May 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Missing Link
The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.
With a Tomatometer Score of 89 percent and an Audience Score of 68 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Missing Link" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on April 12.
"Stick around for the end credits to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the heroes' elephant ride across India. The animators particularly strive to offer a fresh take on their final destination," noted Tom Russo of
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Cinemark Movies 8 (1848 E. Stop 13th Road) through Tuesday, May 28. 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 80 percent and an Audience Score of 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has proved a solid option since its release on May 3. The New Yorker's Anthony Lane said, "Clearly, Theron can turn her hand to any genre," while Katie Walsh of Tribune News Service stated, "It's 'Veep,' but less absurdly acid-tongued, and a lot more
It's playing at Regal UA Galaxy - Indianapolis (8105 E. 96th Ave.) through Monday, May 27 and AMC Washington Square 12 (10280 E. Washington St.) and AMC Indianapolis 17 (4325 S. Meridian St.) through Wednesday, May 29. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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