From 'Avengers: Endgame' to 'Late Night,' here's what to see in theaters now
Image: Avengers: Endgame/TMDb
In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Take a look at this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Sacramento.
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 90 percent 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 noted, "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."
Catch it on the big screen at Regal Natomas Marketplace & RPX (3561 Truxel Road) 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 90 percent and an Audience Score of 88 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 Arden Fair (1739 Arden Way) through Thursday, June 20; Regal Natomas Marketplace & RPX (3561 Truxel Road) through Thursday, June 20; Regal Delta Shores & IMAX (8136 Delta Shores Circle South) through Wednesday, June 19; and Century DOCO and XD (1015 Fourth St.) 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 83 percent and an Audience Score of 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Newsday's Rafer Guzman said, "Kaling's screenwriting debut addresses modern sore spots with gentle humor and a big heart," and Boston Globe's Ty Burr noted, "You'll have a good time nevertheless. But don't be surprised if you come out wishing that there actually were a late-night comedy show starring Emma Thompson instead of just a movie about one."
It's screening at Regal Natomas Marketplace & RPX (3561 Truxel Road) through Thursday, June 20 and Regal Delta Shores & IMAX (8136 Delta Shores Circle South) through Wednesday, June 19. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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