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? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Albuquerque.
Here are 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 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."
It's playing at Century Rio 24 and XD (4901 Pan American Freeway NE), Regal Winrock IMAX & RPX (2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE), Regal UA Cottonwood (10000 N.W. Coors Blvd.) and Century 14 Downtown Albuquerque (100 Central Ave.) 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 95% and an Audience Score of 75% 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."
It's playing at Century Rio 24 and XD (4901 Pan American Freeway NE), Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque (3200 La Orilla Road NW), Regl Winrock IMAX & RPX (2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE) and Icon Cinema Albuquerque (13120-A Central Ave.) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Luo Hongwu returns to Kaili, the hometown from which he fled many years ago. He begins the search for the woman he loved, and whom he has never been able to forget.
With a Tomatometer Score of 92% and an Audience Score of 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" has garnered plenty of praise since its release in April of 2018.
"Bi creates a strong atmosphere out of familiar detective-movie and melodramatic elements, thanks largely to the inventive camerawork and charismatic performances," noted Ben Sachs of the Chicago Reader, while the Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips said, "Three different cinematographers worked on 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' and yet the results feel like a single, sustained puzzle that comes together on its own terms."
It's playing at Regal UA High Ridge (12921 Indian School NE) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Shazam!
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
With a Tomatometer Score of 90% and an Audience Score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Shazam!" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on April 5. Time Out's Joshua Rothkopf said, "For a long, glorious stretch, 'Shazam!' plays like the anti-Nolan antidote it is," and Salon.com's Matthew Rozsa noted, "'Shazam!' is the funniest, sweetest and most innocent movie in the DC Extended Universe - a sign that it is at last ready to compete with Marvel."
It's playing at Cinemark Movies 8 (4591 San Mateo Blvd. NE), Century 14 Downtown Albuquerque (100 Central Ave.) and Cinemark Movies West (9201 Coors Road NorthW.) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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