Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worthwhile? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Mesa.
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.)
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 percent and an Audience Score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has become a favorite since its release on April 26.
Get a piece of the action at Harkins Superstition Springs 25 (6950 E. Superstition Springs Blvd.) through Thursday, May 9; Picture Show at Superstition Springs Mall (6555 E. Southern Ave.) through Wednesday, May 8; AMC Superstition East 12 (1935 S. Signal Butte Road) and AMC Mesa Grand 14 (1647 S. Stapley) through Thursday, May 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Mustang
While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.
With a Tomatometer Score of 94 percent and an Audience Score of 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Mustang" has become a favorite since its release on March 15.
Interested? It's playing at Harkins Superstition Springs 25 (6950 E. Superstition Springs Blvd.) through Thursday, May 9. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Ask Dr. Ruth
A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
With a Tomatometer Score of 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Ask Dr. Ruth" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on May 3.
It's screening at Harkins Superstition Springs 25 (6950 E. Superstition Springs Blvd.) through Thursday, May 9. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Penguins
The story of Steve, an Adélie penguin, on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. When Steve meets with Wuzzo the emperor penguin they become friends. But nothing comes easy in the icy Antarctic.
With a Tomatometer Score of 91 percent and an Audience Score of 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Penguins" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 17.
Get a piece of the action at Harkins Superstition Springs 25 (6950 E. Superstition Springs Blvd.) through Thursday, May 9; AMC Superstition East 12 (1935 S. Signal Butte Road) through Wednesday, May 8; and Cinemark Mesa 16 (1051 N. Dobson Road) through Wednesday, May 8. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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