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 Fresno.
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.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97% and an Audience Score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Booksmart" has gotten stellar reviews 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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.) through Sunday, June 2. 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 MCU 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."
Get a piece of the action at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.) through Sunday, June 2. 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.
Released on Friday, May 31, "Rocketman" already has a Tomatometer Score of 90% 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's A.O. Scott said, "The point of 'Rocketman' isn't self-aggrandizement. It's fan service of an especially and characteristically generous kind."
It's screening at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.), Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.), Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Despicable Me
Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
With a Tomatometer Score of 81% and an Audience Score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Despicable Me" is a good bet. Time Out's Tom Huddleston said, "One of the year's most likeable family entertainments," while Laremy Legel of Film.com stated, "'Despicable Me' is darned cute. I know cute isn't to the lofty level of 'message storytelling,' but it can be entertaining to watch when done correctly."
Catch it on the big screen at Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) on Wednesday, June 5 and Thursday, June . Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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