In the age of streaming entertainment, it can be hard to leave the couch. But movie theaters still offer a special experience for those willing to get out of the house. Want to see what's out there? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Fresno.
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.)
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 99 percent 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."
In the mood for popcorn? It's playing 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 26. 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 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."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.) through Tuesday, June 25; Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) through Tuesday, June 25 and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Thursday, June 20. 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 89 percent and an Audience Score of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Rocketman" has racked up generally positive reviews 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, while the Chicago Reader's Leah Pickett said, "The story reshuffles reality, especially time and facts, and the film is more enjoyable for it."
Get a piece of the action at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.) through Thursday, June 20; Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.) through Tuesday, June 25; Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) through Tuesday, June 25 and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Thursday, June 20. 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.
With a Tomatometer Score of 79 percent and an Audience Score of 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Late Night" is well worth a watch. The Chicago Reader's Kathleen Sachs said, "Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it's a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache," while Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times stated, "Humor can be a great equalizer, and Thompson and Kaling are terrific as two women who are funny as hell and should never be underestimated."
Catch it on the big screen at Regal UA Broadway Faire (3351 W. Shaw Ave.) through Monday, June 24; Regal Manchester - Fresno (2055 E. Shields Ave.) through Tuesday, June 25; Regal Edwards Fresno & IMAX (250 Paseo del Centro) through Tuesday, June 25 and Maya Fresno 16 & MPX (3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive) through Thursday, June 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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