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? Check out this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Louisville.
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.)
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 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has proven a solid option since its release on May 3.
"Clearly, Theron can turn her hand to any genre," according to Anthony Lane of the New Yorker, while Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh said, "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."
It's screening at Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD (4400 Towne Center Drive) through Wednesday, May 22 and Baxter Avenue Theatres and Filmworks (1250 Bardstown Road) through Thursday, May 23. 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.
Released on Friday, May 17, "A Dog's Journey" already has a Tomatometer Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"A steady stream of corn-syrup sentiment binding what would otherwise amount to a feature-length montage of adorable doggy reaction GIFs," noted Guy Lodge of Variety, while the Hollywood Reporter's Leslie Felperin said, "It quietly boasts 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."
It's screening at Preston Crossings 16 (9700 Preston Crossing Blvd.) and Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD (4400 Towne Center Drive) through Wednesday, May 22. 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 64 percent and an Audience Score of 85 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 Preston Crossings 16 (9700 Preston Crossing Blvd.) and Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD (4400 Towne Center Drive) through Wednesday, May 22 and Baxter Avenue Theatres and Filmworks (1250 Bardstown Road) through Thursday, May 23. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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