Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worthwhile? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Pittsburgh.
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
On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic teenage superstars realize 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.
With a Tomatometer Score of 98% and an Audience Score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Booksmart" has proven to be a critical darling since its release on May 24. Salon.com's Erin Keane said, "Booksmart puts a fresh spin on the coming-of-age night-of comedy because it's focused on two girls, one of whom is also queer," while Chandler Levack of the Globe and Mail noted, "Booksmart is a love letter for any young woman who has ever stayed home on a Friday night to watch a Ken Burns documentary."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Waterworks Cinemas (923 Freeport Road) through Wednesday, June 5. 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 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has become a favorite 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 Marvel Cinematic Universe 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."
Catch it on the big screen at Waterworks Cinemas (923 Freeport Road) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Rocketman
The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
Set to be released on Friday, May 31, "Rocketman" already has a Tomatometer Score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
"The young, gay, conflicted and addicted Elton John is brought to life by an electrifying, Oscar-caliber Taron Egerton and Dexter Fletcher's dazzling cinematic inventiveness. Forget the cliches, this one you don't want to miss," noted Peter Travers of Rolling Stone, while The New York Times' A.O. Scott said, "The point of 'Rocketman' isn't self-aggrandizement. It's fan service of an especially and characteristically generous kind."
Catch it on the big screen at Waterworks Cinemas (923 Freeport Road) through Wednesday, June 5. 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 66% and an Audience Score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" is well worth a watch. The Globe and Mail's Daniel Kaszor said, "'Pokemon Detective Pikachu' is unrelentingly weird," and NPR's Vincent Acovino noted, "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."
Get a piece of the action at Waterworks Cinemas (923 Freeport Road) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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