Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time and money? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Tampa.
(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.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97% and an Audience Score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Booksmart" has proven to be a critical darling since its release on May 24. Salon'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."
It's screening at AMC West Shore 14 (210 Westshore Plaza) 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 once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
With a Tomatometer Score of 95 percent and an Audience Score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has become a favorite 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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC West Shore 14 (210 Westshore Plaza) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Rocketman
This is 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.
Released on Friday, May 31, "Rocketman" already has a Tomatometer Score of 89 percent 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. 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."
You can catch it at AMC Highwoods 20 (18002 Highwood Preserve Parkway) through Sunday, June 2; and CinéBistro @ Hyde Park (1609 W. Swann Ave.) and AMC West Shore 14 (210 Westshore Plaza) 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 percent and an Audience Score of 82 percent 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."
It's screening at AMC West Shore 14 (210 Westshore Plaza) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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