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Movies: Spectre, Room, Bridge of Spies

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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” stars Liam Hemsworth and Jennifer Lawrence.

Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times. For full reviews of movies opening this weekend, see the Today section.

OPENING TODAY

‘The 33’ **

Dramatic telling of the 2010 Chilean mine disaster, when an international team raced the clock to rescue 33 miners trapped 200 stories below ground. With Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin, Lou Diamond Phillips and Gabriel Byrne. Written by Mikko Alanne, Craig Borten and Michael Thomas, based on the screen story by Jose Rivera and the book "Deep Down Dark" by Hector Tobar. Directed by Patricia Riggen. (PG-13, 2:00)

‘Labyrinth of Lies’ *** 1/2

In 1958 Frankfurt, a young public prosecutor (Alexander Fehling) helps initiate a trial against members of the SS who served in Auschwitz, but the horrors of the past push him close to a meltdown. With Andre Szymanski and Friederike Becht. Written by Elisabeth Bartel and Giulio Ricciarelli. Directed by Ricciarelli. In German with English subtitles. (R, 2:03) At Kahala 8

‘Love’ **

An American writer in Paris (Karl Glusman) embarks on an erotic relationship with an unstable woman (Aomi Muyock), which gets further complicated when they involve a pretty neighbor (Klara Kristin). Sexually explicit drama, written and directed by Gaspar Noe. In English and French with English subtitles. (NR, 2:10) At Kahala 8

‘Love the Coopers’ **

Four generations gather for their annual Christmas Eve festivities, which are upended by unexpected guests and a surprising turn of events. With Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton and Olivia Wilde. Written by Steven Rogers. Directed by Jessie Nelson. (PG-13, 1:47)

‘Meet the Patels’ ***

A documentary following a first-generation Indian-American who agrees to try his parents’ more traditional approach to finding love. Directed by Geeta Patel and Ravi Patel. (PG, 1:28) At Kahala 8

‘My All American’ ** 1/2

An undersized football player (Finn Wittrock) faces unforeseen challenges playing for fabled University of Texas coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart). With Sarah Bolger and Robin Tunney. Written and directed by Angelo Pizzo, based upon the book "Courage Beyond the Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story" by Jim Dent. (PG, 1:58)

‘Room’ ****

A young woman (Brie Larson) and her son (Jacob Tremblay) who have been locked in a 10-by-10-foot room for years enact 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

‘Suffragette’ ***

In early 20th century Britain, a working wife (Carey Mulligan) and mother (Helena Bonham Carter) joins the fight to win women the right to vote. With Ben Whishaw, Brendan Gleeson and Meryl Streep. Written by Abi Morgan. Directed by Sarah Gavron. (PG-13, 1:47) At Kahala 8

NOW PLAYING

‘Bridge of Spies’ ****

A fact-based drama about James Donovan, a hard-nosed Brooklyn lawyer recruited by the CIA to slip behind the Iron Curtain and negotiate a prisoner swap in 1962. With Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Scott Shepherd. Written by Matt Charman, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Directed by Steven Spielberg. (PG-13, 2:15)

‘Burnt’ ** 1/2

A chef who went down in flames seeks redemption, his own kitchen and a third Michelin star. With Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Uma Thurman. Written by Steven Knight. Directed by John Wells. (R, 1:40)

‘Crimson Peak’ ***

Swept off her feet by a handsome stranger, a young woman in Victorian England is whisked to a house filled with spooky secrets. With Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston. Written by Guillermo del Toro and Matthew Robbins. Directed by del Toro. (R, 1:59) At Pearl Highlands Stadium 12

‘Everyday I Love You’

(Not reviewed)

Audrey (Liza Soberano) has to choose between an ambitious man who works for a TV company (Enrique Gil) and her boyfriend (Gerald Anderson). In Filipino with English subtitles. (Not rated, 2:02) At Kapolei and Pearlridge West

‘Felix Manalo’

(Not reviewed)

Biographical film dramatizing the life of Felix Ysagun Manalo, founder of Iglesia Ni Cristo, a global denomination begun in the Philippines. In Filipino Tagalog with English subtitles. (Not rated, 2:56) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Goosebumps’ ***

The new boy in town and the girl next door must spring into action after accidentally releasing the monsters trapped in her father’s books. With Dylan Minnette, Halston Sage and Jack Black. Written by Darren Lemke. Directed by Rob Letterman. (PG, 1:43)

‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ **

Dracula opens his spooky hotel to human guests and puts his half-vampire, half-human grandson through monster boot camp in this animated sequel. With the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg. Written by Robert Smigel and Sandler. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. (PG, 1:29) At Mililani

‘The Last Witch Hunter’ * 1/2

As a warrior cursed with immortality continues his quest to rid the world of witches, an old foe returns from the dead. With Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood and Rose Leslie. Written by Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Directed by Breck Eisner. (PG-13, 1:46)

‘The Martian’ *** 1/2

Separated from his crew and presumed dead after a massive storm, an astronaut (Matt Damon) is stranded on the red planet and does everything he can to survive until he’s rescued. With Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara and Kristen Wiig. Written by Drew Goddard. Directed by Ridley Scott. In 3-D. (PG-13, 2:10)

‘Pan’ **

A rebellious 12-year-old orphan (Levi Miller) is whisked away to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies in this film inspired by the Peter Pan mythos. With Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund and Rooney Mara. Written by Jason Fuchs. Directed by Joe Wright. In 3-D and Imax. (PG, 1:51) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Pearl Highlands Stadium 12

‘The Peanuts Movie’ ***

The lovable loser Charlie Brown and his daring beagle, Snoopy, embark on fateful adventures. With the voices of Noah Schnapp, Hadley Miller and Alex Garfin. Written by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano. Directed by Steve Martino. In 3-D. (G, 1:33)

‘Sicario’ ***

In the lawless area around the U.S.-Mexico border, an idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) is enlisted by an elite government task force for a clandestine mission. With Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin. Written by Taylor Sheridan. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. (R, 2:01) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Spectre’ ** 1/2

A cryptic message from his past sends secret agent James Bond on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. With Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux. Written by John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. Directed by Sam Mendes. (PG-13, 2:28)

‘Truth’ ****

A gripping, beautifully executed journalistic thriller about the events that ended the careers of CBS anchorman Dan Rather and his producer Mary Mapes. With Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Topher Grace, Dennis Quaid and Elisabeth Moss. Written and directed by James Vanderbilt. (From New York Times review.) (R, 2:01) At Kahala 8

‘Woodlawn’ ** 1/2

Inspirational drama about the unity and success of the Woodlawn High School football team against a backdrop of racial tension in 1973 Birmingham, Ala. With Caleb Castille, Sean Astin and C. Thomas Howell. Written by Jon Erwin and Quinton Peeples. Directed by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin. (PG, 2:03) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Hawaii International Film Festival

For a complete listing of films go to hiff.org. For information, call 447-0577. Through Nov. 22 at Courtyard Cinema at Ward Village, Dole Cannery Stadium 18, Koko Marina and Ward Stadium 16; $14; $12 seniors, military, students and children; $10 HIFF members

Football: University of Hawaii vs. Fresno State

6 p.m. SaturdayNov. 14 at Koko Marina and Koolau Stadium 10, $12

‘Ronaldo World Premiere’

Behind-closed-doors access to the life of triple Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his soccer career. 11 a.m. SaturdayNov 14 at Mililani, Pearlridge West and Ward Stadium 16, $15 (PG-13, 1:42)

Bolshoi Ballet: "Jewels"

Three self-contained ballets, each named after a gem. 12:55 p.m. SundayNov. 15 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $19; and 12:30 p.m. SundayNov. 15 and 7 p.m. TuesdayNov. 17 at Kahala 8, $20 (PG, 2:30)

‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’

Maj. Motoko Musanagi and her team are called in to save the Japanese prime minister from a ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter. 7:30 p.m. MondayNov. 16 at Mililani and Ward Stadium 16, $12 (NR, 1:40)

Royal Shakespeare Company: "Henry V"

Alex Hassell stars as King Henry. 2 p.m. WednesdayNov. 18 at Kahala 8, $20 (NR, 2:35)

"The Mockingjay Double Feature"

Need a refresher before catching "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2"? For one night, catch Parts 1 and 2, back-to-back. 4:30 p.m. WednesdayNov. 18 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, Pearl Highlands Stadium 12 and Windward Stadium 10, $26

"Spaceballs"

1987 comedy starring Mel Brooks, John Candy and Rick Moranis. 7 and 10 p.m. WednesdayNov. 18 at Ward Stadium 16, $10 (PG, 1:36)

National Theatre Live: ‘Coriolanus’

Tom Hiddleston stars as Coriolanus in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. 7 p.m. ThursdayNov. 19 at Kahala 8, $20 (NR, 3:00)

ARTHOUSE

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org)

The Films of Tsai Ming-liang

Ends today. View screenings of the Malaysian-born, Taiwanese-based director, recently the subject of a Museum of the Moving Image retrospective.

>> ‘Stray Dogs’

1 p.m. today

A single father makes a living by holding up an advertising placard on a traffic island in the middle of a busy highway, while his children wait it out at a supermarket before they sleep in an abandoned building. As the man’s life falls apart, a woman in the supermarket takes the children under her wing. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (2013, Taiwan/France, 2:18)

>> ‘Rebels of the Neon God’

7:30 p.m. today

Tsai’s groundbreaking first feature is about a student who becomes obsessed with a young petty thief, begins to stalk the thief and a buddy, and ultimately carries out revenge. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (1992, Taiwan, 1:46)

NETPAC@25

Runs Thursday and Nov. 20. The Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema/USA (NETPAC) offers screenings, symposiums and public presentations in honor of its 25th anniversary. Filmmakers will be present to introduce their films and answer questions following the showings; $10, $8 for members. netpac-usa.org, hiff.org

>> ‘Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation’

1 p.m. Thursday

Learn about Hawaiian history through stylized re-enactments, archival photos and film, political cartoons, historic quotes and presentations by Hawaiian scholars. In English and Hawaiian with English subtitles. (1993, 0:58)

>> ‘Chunhyang’

4 p.m. Thursday

In 13th-century Korea, noble Mongryong and commoner Chunhyang fall in love, but their social classes prevent them from going public with their relationship. Soon after eloping, Mongryong is forced to finish school in Seoul and, upon his return, learns his wife had been sentenced to death by the governor, whom she refused to marry. In Korean with English subtitles. (2000, S. Korea, 2:16)

>> ‘Margarita With a Straw’

7:30 p.m. Thursday

Independent Laila is an aspiring writer with cerebral palsy who leaves her loving home to "see the world" and enrolls in a university in New York. Her life changes after meeting Khanum, an activist who challenges her beliefs, sparks her creativity and even seduces her. The love between these two women is tested when a family emergency arises and forces them to return to India. In Hindi with English subtitles. (2014, India, 1:40)

‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’

4 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday

The "Ghost in the Shell" franchise of sci-fi films has been one of the most revered for more than 25 years. While the 2014 release of "Ghost in the Shell: Arise" introduced the origin stories of the characters, "The Movie" brings those stories to a close in the same action-packed way that the original did more than two decades ago. (2015, Japan, 1:40)

MOVIE MUSEUM

3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members

‘Gorbaciof’

1:30 and 7:30 p.m. today, 4 and 9:15 p.m. Monday

A Neapolitan prison cashier (with a birthmark that earns him the nickname of the former Soviet leader) has no problem siphoning money from the till to support a gambling habit, but will he act on a riskier temptation that gravitates toward the pretty daughter of a fellow gambler? In Italian and Mandarin with English subtitles. (2010, Italy, 1:21)

‘Trainwreck’

3, 5:15 and 9 p.m. today; noon, 4 and 8 p.m. Sunday

Romantic comedy about a magazine writer with a commitment phobia who begins to fall for her interview subject, a sports doctor. With Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, LeBron James, Brie Larson and John Cena. Directed by Judd Apatow. Rated R. (2015, 2:05)

‘Mr. Holmes’

Noon, 1:45, 3:30, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday

In 1947 a 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes seeks to set the record straight on his last case, dating back 30 years, involving a mysterious glass musical instrument — and travels to a still-smoldering Hiroshima to investigate. With Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Milo Parker. Rated PG. (2015, U.K./U.S., 1:44)

‘She’s Funny That Way’

2:15 and 6:15 p.m. Sunday

A Broadway director gives a charming Brooklyn call girl a large amount of money to get her life back on track; instead, she decides to become an actress and auditions for his new play. With Imogen Poots, Owen Wilson, Rhys Ifans, Jennifer Aniston and Cybil Shepherd. Rated R. (2014, Germany/U.S., 1:33)

‘Noviembre’

2, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Monday

Young drama students form a radical theater troupe to perform on the streets of Madrid, and although they mostly please passers-by, they sometimes cause fights, accidents and run-ins with the police. For ages 17 and older. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2003, Spain, 1:44)

‘Land of Oblivion’ (‘La terre outragee’)

3 and 7 p.m. Thursday

In Ukraine beautiful young Anya and a local fireman get married on April 26, 1986, but just hours later the nearby Chernobyl reactor melts down. For ages 12 and older. In French and Ukrainian with subtitles. (2011, France/Ukraine/Poland/Germany, 1:48)

‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’

5 and 9 p.m. Thursday

An American agent and a KGB operative team up to save the world from a nuclear disaster. Rated PG-13. (2015, U.S./U.K., 1:56)

FRESH CAFE DOWNTOWN

Monday Dinner Theatre, 7 p.m. Monday, 1111 Nuuanu Ave. (436-4326); $5 at the door

‘This Is Spinal Tap’

In this comedic rock documentary spoof, a faux British heavy-metal band struggles to make its way back to the charts after enduring its share of ups and downs, name changes, undersold concert dates and groupies. Directed by Rob Reiner. (1985, 1:23)

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