Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worth your time (and money)? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Dallas.
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.)
Toy Story 4
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.
Set to be released on Friday, June 21, "Toy Story 4" already has a Tomatometer Score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Washington Post's Ann Hornaday said, "As an ode to spunk, ingenuity, teamwork, storytelling and animation artistry, 'Toy Story 4' fires on every spirited cylinder," while Moira MacDonald of the Seattle Times noted, "Did we really need another 'Toy Story' movie? Turns out we did."
It's screening at Studio Movie Grill Northwest Highway (10110 Technology Blvd.) through Tuesday, June 25; Regal UA Galaxy Theatre (11801 McCree Road) through Wednesday, June 26; LOOK Cinemas Prestonwood (5409 Beltline Road) through Wednesday, June 26; and Cinepolis Luxury Cinema Victory Park (2365 Victory Park Lane) through Wednesday, June 26. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
North by Northwest
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, this vintage film has made a lasting impression.
"Hitchcock is such a master of suspense that not many frames have passed before the audience has achieved complete identification with the characters and is knowing the thrill of vicarious fear and the shared pleasures of love and passion," according to Jack Moffitt of the Hollywood Reporter, while Time Out's Dave Calhoun said, "Hitchcock breezes through a tongue-in-cheek, nightmarish plot with a lightness of touch that's equalled by a charming performance from Grant."
It's playing at Cinepolis Luxury Cinema Victory Park (2365 Victory Park Lane) through Tuesday, June 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
A Hard Day's Night
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, "A Hard Day's Night" is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's trouble-making grandfather and Ringo's arrest.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 98% and an Audience Score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1964 release is a must-see.
"'Hard Day's Night' adds up to a breathless, sometimes funny film, maybe even worth a squeal or two," noted Mike McGrady of Newsday, while Newsday's Rafer Guzman said, "The movie never feels like a nostalgia trip. It moves, breathes and sings with life."
It's playing at Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands (6770 Abrams Road) through Tuesday, June 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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 proven to be a critical darling 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," and Salon.com's Erin Keane 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."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at AMC Valley View 16 (13331 Preston Road) through Thursday, June 20; and Angelika Film Center & Cafe (5321 E. Mockingbird Lane) through Wednesday, June 26. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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