OPENING FRIDAY
‘Always Be My Maybe’
(Not reviewed)
The lives of two people emerging from failed relationships take an unexpected turn when they meet and help each other forget their exes. With Gerald Anderson and Arci Munoz. Directed by Dan Villegas. In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 1:18) At Pearlridge West
‘The Boy and the Beast’ ****
The latest feature film from award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda tells the story of Kyuta, a young orphan who stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts and is taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Animated. (NR, 1:59) At Kahala 8 and Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘London Has Fallen’ *
The funeral of the British prime minister is the target of terrorists in this sequel to the 2013 hit “Olympus Has Fallen.” With Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. Written by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt, Christian Gudegast and Chad St. John. Directed by Babak Najafi. (R, 1:39)
‘The Other Side of the Door’ **
A grieving mother follows an ancient ritual to try to bring back her dead son for a final goodbye. With Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto. Written by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera. Directed by Roberts. (R, 1:36) At Ward Stadium 16 and Pearl Highlands
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ ***
Tina Fey stars as an American journalist who discovers the absurdity and adrenaline rush of serving in the war zones of Afghanistan and Pakistan. With Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman. Written by Robert Carlock, based on the memoir “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” by Kim Barker. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. (R, 1:51)
‘Zootopia’ ***
Rookie cop Judy Hopps — a bunny — teams with slick con-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve a mystery in Disney’s 55th animated feature. Voices by Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira. Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore, co-directed by Jared Bush. (PG, 1:48)
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‘45 Years’ ****
The arrival of a disturbing letter threatens a couple’s celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary. With Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh, adaptation by David Constantine, based on his short story “In Another Country.” (NR, 1:35) At Kahala 8
‘Deadpool’ *1/2
Ryan Reynolds stars as the former Special Forces operative turned unconventional antihero in the Marvel Comics adaptation. With Morena Baccarin and Ed Skrein. Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Directed by Tim Miller. (R, 1:46)
‘Eddie the Eagle’ ***
Inspirational story of Eddie Edwards (Taron Egerton), the unlikely British ski jumper who captivated the world at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. With Christopher Walken and Hugh Jackman. Written by Sean Macaulay. Directed by Dexter Fletcher. (PG-13, 1:46)
‘Gods of Egypt’ *1/2
To save his true love, mortal hero Bek (Brenton Thwaites) teams with god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) to battle Set (Gerard Butler), the god of darkness, who illegitimately occupies the throne of Egypt. With Chadwick Boseman. Written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Directed by Alex Proyas. (PG-13, 1:40)
‘How to Be Single’ ***
Young unmarrieds in New York City navigate the complex intersections of love and sex. With Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann and Damon Wayans Jr. Written by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein and Dana Fox; screen story by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. Directed by Christian Ditter. (R, 1:50)
‘Ip Man 3’ ***
Donnie Yen returns as the real-life grandmaster who mentored Bruce Lee, this time taking on gangsters whose leader is played by Mike Tyson. Directed by Wilson Yip. In Cantonese and English with English subtitles. (NR, 1:45) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ ***
Furry martial artist Po journeys with his long-lost father to a panda paradise where he must train his klutzy compadres to fight the evil Kai. Animated. Voiced by Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni. (PG, 1:35)
‘The Lady in the Van’ ***
Maggie Smith reprises her stage role as the title character who parks her vehicle in the driveway of a London playwright and stays for 15 years. With Alex Jennings, James Corden and Dominic Cooper. Written by Alan Bennett, from his play. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. (PG-13, 1:43) At Kahala 8
‘Like for Likes’
(Not reviewed)
Romantic comedy about three couples who meet via social media. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:00) At Pearlridge West
‘Mei Ren Yu’
(Not reviewed)
A ruthless playboy (Chao Deng) intent on killing all marine life to build a luxury resort is enticed by a young mermaid (Yun Lin Jhuang) to stop his plans. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (PG-13, 1:47) At Kahala 8
‘The Revenant’ ***
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as an explorer left for dead in the wilderness, who fights for survival and a return to his family. With Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter. Written by Mark L. Smith and Alejandro G. Inarritu, based in part on the novel by Michael Punke. Directed by Inarritu. (R, 2:36) At Ward Stadium 16 and Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘Risen’ **1/2
Rome orders a military tribune to investigate Jesus’ final weeks and quell an uprising in Jerusalem. With Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis. Written by Kevin Reynolds and Paul Aiello. Directed by Reynolds. (PG-13, 1:47)
‘Room’ ****
A young woman (Brie Larson) and her son (Jacob Tremblay) who have been locked in a 10-by-10-foot room for years carry out a daring escape and then must adjust to the world at large. With Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Tom McCamus. Written by Emma Donoghue. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. (R, 1:58) At Kahala 8 and Windward Stadium 10
‘Son of Saul’ ***1/2
At Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944, a Hungarian prisoner (Geza Rohrig) discovers a dead boy he believes is his son and endeavors to save the body from the crematorium and give it a proper Jewish burial. Written by Lazlo Nemes and Clara Royer. Directed by Nemes. Hungarian, Yiddish, German and Polish with English subtitles. (R, 1:47) At Kahala 8
‘Spotlight’ ****
The best-picture Oscar winner details the saga of how the Boston Globe won the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for uncovering sexual abuse by Catholic priests. (R, 2:08) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘Triple 9’ **1/2
A rookie police officer (Casey Affleck) throws a wrench into the heist plans of crooked cops in league with the Russian mob. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Norman Reedus and Kate Winslet. Written by Matt Cook. Directed by John Hillcoat. (R, 1:55)
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ ***1/2
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher return for the latest installment of the space saga as it kicks off another trilogy set in a galaxy far, far away. With Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Written by J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan. Directed by Abrams. (PG-13, 2:16)
‘Walang Forever’
(Not reviewed)
A famous writer’s ex-boyfriend reappears and turns her life upside-down. With Jericho Rosales and Jennylyn Mercado. Best-picture winner at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 1:30) At Pearlridge West
‘The Witch’ **1/2
Strange events befall a farmer and his family when they are banished to the edge of an ominous forest in 1630 New England. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie. Written and directed by Robert Eggers. (R, 1:30)
‘Zoolander 2’ *1/2
Dense supermodels Derek Zoolander and Hansel McDonald return in this sequel to the 2001 high-fashion spoof. With Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell. Written by Justin Theroux, Stiller, Nicholas Stoller and John Hamburg. Directed by Stiller. (PG-13, 1:44)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Royal Opera House: ‘La Traviata’
With Venera Gimadieva and Saimir Pirgu. (NR, 3:20) At 7 p.m. Tuesday and 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kahala 8, $20
The Met Live: ‘Manon Lescaut’
With Roberto Alagna and Kristine Opolais. (NR, 3:35) At 12:55 p.m. Saturday and repeated 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $25
Arthouse
DORIS DUKE THEATRE
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members
Honolulu African American Film Festival 2016
Ends today.
>> ‘Jimmy Goes to Nollywood’
1 p.m. today
Directors Rachid Dhibou and Jimmy Jean-Louis explore the history of Nigeria’s fast-growing film industry and meet future storytellers tasked with putting Nigerian cinema on the map. (2015, France/Nigeria, 0:55)
>> ‘Popolo’
7:30 p.m. today, followed by a Q&A session with members of the film’s cast and crew.
A Special Forces officer arrives in Hawaii to fulfill the dream of his best friend, who was killed in action, to open a mixed martial arts academy, but its location in a shady part of town invites problems involving racism, a forbidden relationship and the yakuza. (2015, 1:50)
Temple Emanu-El Kirk Cashmere Jewish Film Festival 2016
Runs Saturday through March 20. Film selections celebrate and examine the Jewish experience across the globe.
Opening-night reception, 6 p.m. Saturday with pupu, no-host bar and screening of ‘Dough’ at 7:30 p.m.; $15, $12 for members. Film showing only, $10, $8 for members.
>> ‘Dough’
7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Tuesday
A widower living his life as a kosher-bakery owner in London’s East End, while enduring pressures from big-box stores and dwindling clientele, hires a local teen who secretly sells marijuana to make ends meet. One day his stash accidentally falls into the mixing dough and ends up revitalizing the struggling family business. (2015, U.K., 1:34)
>> ‘Once in a Lifetime’
1 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Based on a true story, this inspirational drama is about a dedicated history teacher at a French high school who is determined to provide the best education to her tough inner-city students despite their apathy toward learning. In French with English subtitles. (2014, France, 1:45)
>> ‘Wunderkinder’
4 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Three musically talented kids, two Jewish and one German, form a genuine friendship that goes beyond their different religions and nationalities while sharing their ultimate love for music. In German with English subtitles. (2011, Germany, 1:36)
>> ‘Rosenwald’
7:30 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Wednesday
Aviva Kempner directs this New York Times’ Critics’ Pick about Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school but ended up becoming the president of Sears and one of the America’s most effective philanthropists. (2015, 1:35)
>> ‘Labyrinth of Lies’
7:30 p.m. Monday
Giulio Ricciarelli directs this film set in 1958 about a newly appointed public prosecutor who sets out to expose the conspiracies of Germany’s government and institutions that covered up crimes during World War II. In German with English subtitles. (2015, Germany, 2:04)
>> ‘Above and Beyond’
7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 1 p.m. Thursday
Roberta Grossman’s documentary about a group of Jewish-American pilots — members of the Machal, or “volunteers from abroad” — who risked their lives smuggling planes out of the U.S., trained behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia and flew for Israel in its war of independence, embarking on personal journeys of discovery and renewed Jewish pride after the liberation of Nazi death camps. (2014, U.K./Israel, 1:30)
MOVIE MUSEUM
3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members
>> ‘In Order of Disappearance’
Noon, 4 and 8 p.m. today; and noon, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Monday
In this black comedy, a snowplow operator plans to ignite a war between a vegan gangster and a crime boss after his son is murdered. With Stellan Skarsgard. For ages 15 and older. In Norwegian with English subtitles. (2014, Norway/Sweden, 1:52)
>> ‘Maborosi’
2 and 6 p.m. today
A young woman struggling to pick up the pieces of her life after the sudden death of her husband tries to recapture her happiness by marrying a widower who lives in a remote fishing village. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1995, Japan, 1:50)
>> ‘Creed’
11 a.m. and 1:30, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday
When Mary Anne Creed tells her adopted son, Adonis, that he is Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son, he decides to go pro and chooses Apollo’s rival and friend Rocky Balboa as his trainer. With Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. Rated PG-13. (2015, 2:13)
>> ‘Room’
11:45 a.m. and 2, 4:15, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday
Five-year-old Jack has never been outside of his 10-by-10-foot “room,” as his mother calls it, as both have been held prisoners of a man named Old Nick. With Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers and William H. Macy. Rated R. (2015, Ireland/Canada, 1:58)
>> ‘Proof of the Man’
2 and 8:30 p.m. Monday
In 1977 a young black New Yorker is killed in Tokyo, setting up a police investigation that spans two continents, 40 years and the unveiling of ugly secrets hidden since the U.S. occupation of Japan in the 1940s. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese and English with English subtitles. (1977, Japan/U.S., 2:12)
>> ‘The Wonders’ (‘Le meraviglie’)
12:30, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday
In current-day Tuscany, a preteen living on a farm with her sisters and hippie parents enters her family’s beekeeping business into a television-show contest against her father’s wishes. For ages 12 and older. In Italian with English subtitles. (2014, Italy/Switzerland/Germany, 1:50)
>> ‘Postman Blues’
2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday
A bored and broke postman briefly considers joining the yakuza before dismissing it as an absurd idea. Meanwhile, a series of coincidences has the police believing he is a homicidal drug-running crazy man. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1997, Japan, 1:50)
Second annual LUNAFEST Film Festival
Presented by Zonta Club of Leilehua, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waialae Ave.; $25, $10 for students, $20 in advance; 389-6029, zontaleilehua@gmail.com. Proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Fund, youth scholarships and U.S. Vets.
This traveling film festival features a series of short films, for and about women, with information tables on the issues of women’s health, women in business, social community issues, women in the military and more.
Monday Dinner Theater
7 p.m. Monday, Cafe Julia, 1040 Richards St.; $5; 436-4326, 533-3334 for dinner reservations, cafejuliahawaii.com. A Q&A session with Marlene Blackwell, daughter of Japanese war bride Sally Blackwell, will follow.
>> ‘Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides’
Follow the journey of three Japanese war brides who were among thousands of women who married American soldiers after World War II. The daughters of the three women tell the untold story of their mothers, who were forced to navigate a racially segregated American society on their own. Directed by Lucy Craft, Laren Kasmauski and Kathryn Tolbert. (2015, 0:26)
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