Hate crowds? These top movies are still in San Antonio theaters
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Curious what the buzz is about, but didn't catch the first wave of hot new releases? Being late to the game has its benefits, especially when it comes to calmer vibes and more ample seating at your local movie theater.
It's not always easy to determine when the new release you planned to see on the big screen will leave your local theater. Factors like ticket sales and distribution contracts figure into the equation, but in general, movies can stay in theaters anywhere from a mere two weeks to many months.
Read on for the highest-rated "old" new releases still screening in San Antonio theaters, 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.)
Bumblebee
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
With a Tomatometer Score of 92 percent and an Audience Score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has garnered plenty of praise since its release in December of 2018. ReelViews's James Berardinelli said, "The movie works in large part because of the depth of Steinfeld's performance. We haven't seen such a well-realized character in any of the other Transformers movies," while David Fear of Rolling Stone noted, "Imagine if John Hughes made a Transformers movie. Or: Think E.T., but with auto parts."
"Bumblebee" is now only playing at one theater in San Antonio, so you may want to act fast. It's screening at Regal Fiesta - San Antonio (12631 Vance Jackson) through Thursday, April 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
With a Tomatometer Score of 91 percent and an Audience Score of 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" has become a favorite since its release on Feb. 22. "So much of The Hidden World is stuffed with filler material. But in certain wordless moments, this grand final entry really sings," according to David Sims of the Atlantic, while the New York Post's Johnny Oleksinski said, "The movie could easily be called "How To End Your Trilogy.""
"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" is now only playing at two theaters in San Antonio, which could mean it'll be leaving local theaters soon. Get a piece of the action at Regal Cielo Vista & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Thursday, April 25 and Regal Northwoods (17640 Henderson Pass) through Wednesday, April 24. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Instant Family
When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight.
With a Tomatometer Score of 81 percent and an Audience Score of 81 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Instant Family" has proven a solid option since its release in November of 2018. "Instant Family isn't too schmalzy as a feel-good family movie, and it has a certain charm in its earnest appeal to tell a different story," noted Monica Castillo of RogerEbert.com, while the Globe and Mail's Chandler Levack said, "Instant Family has its heart in the right place within a genre that has set the bar low."
"Instant Family" is now only playing at one theater in San Antonio — a big hint that it could be leaving local theaters soon. It's playing at Regal Fiesta - San Antonio (12631 Vance Jackson) through Thursday, April 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Mule
Earl Stone, a man in his 80s, is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he’s just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does so well that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl hits the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.
With a Tomatometer Score of 70 percent and an Audience Score of 68 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Mule" has something to offer. The Chicago Reader's Ben Sachs said, "The Mule thrives in teasing ambiguity...For decades now, Eastwood has been one of the great interrogators of American social mores," and the Atlantic's David Sims said, "This movie is as much a eulogy for a country that Eastwood sees as slowly crumbling as it is for the life Earl chose to lead."
"The Mule" is now only playing at one theater in San Antonio, so now's the time to make your move. It's screening at Regal Fiesta - San Antonio (12631 Vance Jackson) through Thursday, April 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
A Dog's Way Home
A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
With a Tomatometer Score of 63 percent and an Audience Score of 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "A Dog's Way Home" has proven potential. Entertainment Weekly's Chris Nashawaty said, "Heartwarming, mildly funny, and occasionally thrilling without ever being anything more than just fine", while Tomris Laffly of RogerEbert.com said, "A good dog movie with its heart in the right place."
"A Dog's Way Home" is now only playing at one theater in San Antonio, so now's the time to make your move. Interested? It's playing at Regal Fiesta - San Antonio (12631 Vance Jackson) through Thursday, April 25. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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