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 Orlando.
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.)
The Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 80s throwback is a must-see. The New York Daily News's Chris Chase said, "Mandy Patinkin, an actor not known for humor, is particularly wonderful as Inigo, a Spaniard out to avenge the death of his father at the hands," while Richard Corliss of Time magazine noted, "As you watch this enchanting fantasy, feel free to be thrilled or to giggle, as you wish."
Get a piece of the action at Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12 (155 S. Orange Ave.) through Wednesday, May 22. 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 percent and an Audience Score of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Shazam!" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on April 5.
"For a long, glorious stretch, 'Shazam!' plays like the anti-Nolan antidote it is," noted Joshua Rothkopf of Time Out, while Salon.com's Matthew Rozsa said, "'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."
You can catch it at Universal Cinemark at CityWalk (6000 Universal Blvd.) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Long Shot
When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.
With a Tomatometer Score of 81 percent and an Audience Score of 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has proven a solid option since its release on May 3. The New Yorker's Anthony Lane said, "Clearly, Theron can turn her hand to any genre," and Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh noted, "It's 'Veep,' but less absurdly acid-tongued, and a lot more swoony. Still, the incisive cultural and political commentary cuts deep, and Theron and Rogen turn out to be a winning pair."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12 (155 S. Orange Ave.) through Wednesday, May 22; Cinemark Artegon Marketplace and XD (5150 International Drive) through Wednesday, May 22; Universal Cinemark at CityWalk (6000 Universal Blvd.) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
A Dog's Journey
Bailey is living the good life on the farm of Ethan and Hannah. As Bailey’s soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he promises Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost.
Set to be released on Friday, May 17, "A Dog's Journey" already has a Tomatometer Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety's Guy Lodge said, "A steady stream of corn-syrup sentiment binding what would otherwise amount to a feature-length montage of adorable doggy reaction GIFs," while Leslie Felperin of the Hollywood Reporter stated, "It quietly boosts a message of resilience and self-belief to young girl audiences, advising them that it's always a smarter move to love nice boys and dogs rather than abusive jerks and pet haters."
You can catch it at Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12 (155 S. Orange Ave.), Cinemark Artegon Marketplace and XD (5150 International Drive), Universal Cinemark at CityWalk (6000 Universal Blvd.), and Fashion Square Premiere Cinema 14 (3201 E. Colonial Drive) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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