Need date night ideas for this weekend? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Stockton.
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.)
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% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 26. Tthe 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."
Catch it on the big screen at Regal Stockton Holiday Cinema (6262 N. West Lane) through Wednesday, May 29. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Brightburn
A child from another world crash-lands on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he is an evil little boy.
Released on Friday, May 24, "Brightburn" already has a Tomatometer Score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes. HeyUGuys's Daniel Goodwin said, "Creepy, gory awesome fun that's also smart, scary, subversive and massively entertaining," and Flickering Myth's Caillou Pettis noted, "Brightburn is a thrilling and delightfully creepy experience with lots of fun to be had."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Regal Stockton City Center & IMAX (222 N. El Dorado St.) and Regal Stockton Holiday Cinema (6262 N. West Lane) through Wednesday, May 29. 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 65% and an Audience Score of 83% 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."
Get a piece of the action at Regal Stockton Holiday Cinema (6262 N. West Lane) through Wednesday, May 29. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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