Need date night ideas? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Fresno.
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 percent and an Audience Score of 91 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. 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 screening at Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.) through Wednesday, June 19; Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) through Wednesday, June 19; and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Sunday, June 16. 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 percent and an Audience Score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Rocketman" has garnered plenty of praise 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, Fletcher is your man," noted Anthony Lane of the New Yorker. The Chicago Reader's Leah Pickett said, "The story reshuffles reality, especially time and facts, and the film is more enjoyable for it."
Catch it on the big screen at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.) through Wednesday, June 19; Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.) through Wednesday, June 19; Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) through Wednesday, June 19; and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Sunday, June 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Two mischievous kids hypnotize their mean elementary school principal and turn him into their comic book creation, the kind-hearted and elastic-banded Captain Underpants.
With a Tomatometer Score of 88 percent and an Audience Score of 61 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" has proven a solid viewing choice. Time Out's Tom Huddleston said, "Just when your brain's starting to ache, the film chucks in another subversive crack about America's failing school system, or a genuinely hilarious sock-puppet-animated flashback," and Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt noted, "It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a kids' movie that won't make grownups want to manually remove their own toenails!"
You can catch it at Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Late Night
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.
Set to be released on Friday, June 14, "Late Night" already has a Tomatometer Score of 80 percent and an Audience Score of 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Washington Post's Ann Hornaday said, "Like all comedians worth their salt, 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 Thompson is on screen, there's a reason to keep watching."
You can catch it at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.), Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.), Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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