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 Long Beach.
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 94% and an Audience Score of 88% 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."
You can catch it at Cinemark at the Pike (99 S. Pine Ave.) through Tuesday, May 21 and AMC Marina Pacifica 12 (6346 E. Pacific Coast Highway) 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% and an Audience Score of 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Long Shot" has been getting attention since its release on May 3. The New Yorker's Anthony Lane said, "Clearly, (Charlize) 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 (Seth) Rogen turn out to be a winning pair."
It's screening at Cinemark at the Pike (99 S. Pine Ave.) through Tuesday, May 21 and AMC Marina Pacifica 12 (6346 E. Pacific Coast Highway) 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 50% and an Audience Score of 94% 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."
It's screening at Regal Edwards Long Beach & IMAX (7501 E. Carson Blvd.) through Wednesday, May 22; Cinemark at the Pike (99 S. Pine Ave.) through Tuesday, May 21; and AMC Marina Pacifica 12 (6346 E. Pacific Coast Highway) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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