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? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Columbus.
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.)
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.
"It's more John Hughes than Judd Apatow, and it's a little more 'Bridesmaids' than 'Lady Bird,' a success on its own terms," according to Kristen Evans of The New Republic, while 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."
Catch it on the big screen at Gateway Film Center (1550 N. High St.) and AMC Dine-in Easton Town Center 30 (275 Easton Town Center) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Re-Animator
A dedicated student at a medical college and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue when an odd new student arrives on campus.
With a Tomatometer Score of 95% and an Audience Score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1980s classic comes highly recommended.
"'Re-Animator' is splatter heaven. Based on the sci-fi novel by H.P. Lovecraft, the movie's gore is exceeded only by its wit," noted Paul Attanasio of Washington Post, while the Los Angeles Times's Kevin Thomas said, "It's simply the best, funniest Grand Guignol horror picture to come along in ages."
Get a piece of the action at Gateway Film Center (1550 N. High St.) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Two drag-queens and a transsexual contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, and head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, named 'Priscilla'. En route, they discover that the woman they've contracted with is the wife of one of the drag queens. Their bus breaks down, and is repaired by Bob, who then travels on with them.
With a Tomatometer Score of 95% and an Audience Score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1994 release has become a favorite. The Chicago Tribune's Clifford Terry said, "On the whole, ... it is funny and compassionate, silly and sweet," and the Los Angeles Times's Kenneth Turan noted, "To its credit, whenever things get too treacly, Priscilla knows enough to break out those frocks and get the show in gear. That is entertainment for sure."
You can catch it at Gateway Film Center (1550 N. High St.) 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 garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 26. The Observer's Oliver Jones said, "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," while Matthew Lickona of the San Diego Reader stated, "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 AMC Dine-in Easton Town Center 30 (275 Easton Town Center) and Cinemark Polaris 18 and XD (1071 Gemini Place) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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