Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Nashville.
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.)
Booksmart
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Booksmart" has been a must-watch since its release on May 24.
Salon.com's Erin Keane said, "'Booksmart' puts a fresh spin on the coming-of-age night-of comedy because it's focused on two girls, one of whom is also queer," while Chandler Levack of the Globe and Mail noted, "'Booksmart' is a love letter for any young woman who has ever stayed home on a Friday night to watch a Ken Burns documentary."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Bellevue 12 (8125 Sawyer Brown Road) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 percent and an Audience Score of 90 percent 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."
It's playing at AMC Classic Madison 10 (721 Myatt Drive) and AMC Bellevue 12 (8125 Sawyer Brown Road) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Rocketman
The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
Set to be released today, May 31, "Rocketman" already has a Tomatometer Score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"It's whimsy, magic and metaphor," noted Brad Wheeler of the Globe and Mail, while Arizona Republic's Ed Masley said, "It helps that Egerton so masterfully rises to the challenge of inhabiting the role in ways that go beyond a certain more-than-passing physical resemblance to the man or the fact that he does his own singing and handles the choreography with ease."
Catch it on the big screen at AMC Classic Madison 10 (721 Myatt Drive) and AMC Bellevue 12 (8125 Sawyer Brown Road) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Trolls
Lovable and friendly, the trolls love to play around. But one day, a mysterious giant shows up to end the party. Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch, must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known.
With a Tomatometer Score of 75 percent and an Audience Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Trolls" is well worth your time.
The Globe and Mail's Andrew Parker said, "Despite the tiresome story, it's a hard film to dislike," and the Detroit News' Adam Graham noted, "'Trolls' isn't likely to advance mankind in any significant way, but it's a harmless adventure with a few toe-tapping musical numbers and a positive message of togetherness and teamwork."
It's screening at AMC Classic Madison 10 (721 Myatt Drive) through Wednesday, June 5. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Secret Life of Pets 2
The further adventures of Max the dog and his furry animal friends.
Set to be released on Friday, June 7, "The Secret Life of Pets 2" already has a Tomatometer Score of 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Hollywood Reporter's Michael Rechtshaffen said, "Sufficiently buoyant to charm the audiences that turned 'SLOP' into a record-breaking box office proposition," while Courtney Howard of Variety stated, "Stronger sentiments and higher hijinks elevate this sequel above the original."
Get a sneak peak at AMC Bellevue 12 (8125 Sawyer Brown Road) on Thursday, June 6. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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