On the hunt for date night ideas? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Chicago.
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% and an Audience Score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Booksmart" has been a must-watch since its release on May 24. The New Republic's Kristen Evans said, "It's more John Hughes than Judd Apatow, and it's a little more 'Bridesmaids' than 'Lady Bird' ... a success on [its] own terms," while Erin Keane of Salon.com noted, "'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."
You can catch it at ArcLight Chicago (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.) and Regal City North IMAX & RPX (2600 N. Western Ave.) through Wednesday, June 19. 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% and an Audience Score of 91% 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 ArcLight Chicago (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.) and AMC Galewood Crossings 14 (5530 W. Homer St.) through Wednesday, June 19. 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.
With a Tomatometer Score of 90% and an Audience Score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Rocketman" has become a favorite since its release on May 31.
"If you need somebody to recount the rise of a British rock god from pallid suburbia to the baroque extremes of fame, and to create a stir without causing too much of a fuss, [director Dexter] Fletcher is your man," noted Anthony Lane of the New Yorker, while the Chicago Reader's Leah Pickett said, "The story reshuffles reality, especially time and facts, and the film is more enjoyable for it."
It's playing at AMC Dine-in Block 37 (100 N. State St.), ArcLight Chicago (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.), ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection with ICON X (1011 S. Delano Court East) and Regal City North IMAX & RPX (2600 N. Western Ave.) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Pavarotti
Featuring never-before-seen footage, concert performances and intimate interviews, filmmaker Ron Howard examines the life and career of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
With a Tomatometer Score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Pavarotti" has been getting attention since its release on June 7. RogerEbert.com's Glenn Kenny said, "Ron Howard's documentary doesn't just make you miss the singer. It makes you miss, of all things, a robust music industry," and the Christian Science Monitor's Peter Rainer noted, "Although Howard doesn't go in for a lot of musicological analysis of Pavarotti's genius, which would have enriched the presentation, he compensates by giving us an ample dose of the singing."
You can catch it at ArcLight Chicago (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.) and AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Late Night
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women, separated by culture and generation, are united by their love of a biting punchline.
With a Tomatometer Score of 83% and an Audience Score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Late Night" has been getting positive reviews since its release on June 7. Washington Post's Ann Hornaday said, "Like all comedians worth their salt, [writer and co-star Mindy] Kaling sets out to kill — but with kindness," while Mick LaSalle of San Francisco Chronicle stated, "'Late Night' is a fairly agreeable experience, and every time [co-star Emma] Thompson is on screen, there's a reason to keep watching."
Get a piece of the action at AMC Dine-in Block 37 (100 N. State St.), ArcLight Chicago (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.), ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection with ICON X (1011 S. Delano Court East) and Regal City North IMAX & RPX (2600 N. Western Ave.) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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