What movie should you go see today?
Image: The Wizard of Oz/TMDb
Want to see a movie, but not sure what's worthwhile? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Arlington.
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.)
The Wizard of Oz
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 98 percent and an Audience Score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this classic boasts plenty of accolades. The New York Daily News' Kate Cameron said, "Judy Garland is perfectly cast as Dorothy. She is as clever a little actress as she is a singer and her special style of vocalizing is ideally adapted to the music of the picture," while Keith Staskiewicz of Entertainment Weekly noted, "In truth, any opportunity to see the film on the big screen is welcome."
It's playing at Movie Tavern Green Oaks (5727 W. 20th) through Wednesday, May 22. 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 95 percent and an Audience Score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Avengers: Endgame" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 26. 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 playing at Studio Movie Grill Arlington Lincoln Square (452 Lincoln Square), Studio Movie Grill – Arlington (225 Merchants Row), Movie Tavern Green Oaks (5727 W. 20th) and AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 (3861 S. Cooper) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Shazam!
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
With a Tomatometer Score of 90 percent and an Audience Score of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Shazam!" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on April 5. Time Out's Joshua Rothkopf said, "For a long, glorious stretch, Shazam! plays like the anti-Nolan antidote it is," and Salon's Matthew Rozsa noted, "'Shazam!' is the funniest, sweetest and most innocent movie in the DC Extended Universe — a sign that it is at last ready to compete with Marvel."
Want to see for yourself? It's playing at AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 (3861 S. Cooper) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry starts his fourth year at Hogwarts, competes in the treacherous Triwizard Tournament and faces the evil Lord Voldemort. Ron and Hermione help Harry manage the pressure — but Voldemort lurks, awaiting his chance to destroy Harry and all that he stands for.
With a Tomatometer Score of 88 percent and an Audience Score of 74 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is a good bet. Houston Chronicle's Amy Biancolli said, "In its last third, The Goblet of Fire builds to a climax of such overpowering dread that you might just forget the rest. Harry grows up in an instant, and the film does, too."
You can catch it at Studio Movie Grill Arlington Lincoln Square (452 Lincoln Square) and Studio Movie Grill – Arlington (225 Merchants Row) on Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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