OPENING FRIDAY
‘Everything About Her’
(Not reviewed)
A successful businesswoman (Vilma Santos) with stage 3 cancer hires a private nurse (Angel Locsin) who inadvertently becomes the bridge between the woman and her son (Xian Lim). In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 2:16) At Kapolei and Pearlridge West
‘Fifty Shades of Black’
(Not reviewed)
Marlon Wayans spoofs a certain insanely popular erotic BDSM romance. With Kali Hawk and Mike Epps. Written by Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez. Directed by Michael Tiddes. (R, 1:32) At Kahala 8
‘The Finest Hours’ **1/2
In 1952, the Coast Guard attempts a daring rescue of an oil tanker during a fierce nor’easter in frigid Atlantic waters. With Chris Pine, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster. Written by Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson. Directed by Craig Gillespie. (PG-13, 1:57)
‘Jane Got a Gun’
(Not reviewed)
Natalie Portman plays a frontierswoman who recruits her former fiance to help save her family from a band of ruthless outlaws. With Joel Edgerton, Noah Emmerich and Ewan McGregor. Directed by Gavin O’Connor. (R, 1:38)
‘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. Voiced by Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni. (PG, 1:35)
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‘The 5th Wave’
(Not reviewed)
Four deadly surges have left the world ravaged and a teen (Chloe Grace Moretz) must trust a mysterious young man (Alex Roe) to save her brother (Zackary Arthur). With Nick Robinson. Written by Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner. Directed by J Blakeson. (PG-13, 1:52)
‘13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ **1/2
During the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya, elite ex-military operatives bravely fight back when plans go awry. With James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini, Pablo Schreiber and Toby Stephens. Directed by Michael Bay. (R, 2:24)
‘Anomalisa’ ****
A customer service expert grapples with human connection during a stay in Cincinnati in Charlie Kaufman’s emotionally complex stop-motion animated drama. With the voices of David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Noonan. Written by Kaufman, based on his play. Directed by Kaufman and Duke Johnson. (R, 1:30) At Kahala 8; Oscar nominee for best animated feature film.
‘The Big Short’ ****
Angered by the greed of corporations and anticipating the housing bubble, a group of financiers set out to make the big banks pay. With Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Finn Whitrock, Marisa Tomei, Karen Gillan and Melissa Leo. Written by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay. Based on the book by Michael Lewis. Directed by McKay. (R, 2:10) At Kahala 8; nominated for five Oscars, including best picture, supporting actor (Bale) and director.
‘The Boy’
(Not reviewed)
In an English village, a young American woman (Lauren Cohan) is hired to care for an 8-year-old, who appears to be a life-size doll. With Rupert Evans and Jim Norton. Written by Stacey Menear. Directed by William Brent Bell. (PG-13, 1:38)
‘Brooklyn’ ****
A young Irish immigrant (Saoirse Ronan) making her way through 1950s Brooklyn is torn between her new home and romance and the pull of her past. With Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen. Written by Nick Hornby. Directed by John Crowley. (PG-13, 1:51) At Kahala 8; nominated for three Oscars, including best picture and actress.
‘Daddy’s Home’ ***
The world of stepdad Will Ferrell is upended when the children’s anarchic biological father, played by Mark Wahlberg, pays a visit. With Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church and Hannibal Buress. Written by Brian Burns, Sean Anders and John Morris. Directed by Anders. (PG-13, 1:36)
‘Dirty Grandpa’ 1/2
Ambitious Zac Efron jeopardizes his upcoming marriage when he reluctantly takes trouble-making grandfather Robert De Niro to spring break in Florida. With Aubrey Plaza. Written by John Phillips. Directed by Dan Mazer. (R, 1:42)
‘The Forest’ **
Despite dire warnings, a young American (Natalie Dormer) enters Japan’s Aokigahara Forest in search of her missing twin sister (also played by Dormer) and encounters the malevolent souls of the dead. With Taylor Kinney, Eoin Macken and Yukiyoshi Ozawa. Written by Sarah Cornwell and Nick Antosca, based on an idea by David S. Goyer. Directed by Jason Zada. (PG-13, 1:33) At Ward Stadium 16
‘The Good Dinosaur’ **1/2
An apatosaurus makes a human friend in a world where dinosaurs did not go extinct in Pixar’s latest animated film. With the voices of Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Steve Zahn, Anna Paquin and Sam Elliott. Directed by Peter Sohn. (PG, 1:40) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18
‘The Hateful Eight’ ***1/2
Shortly after the Civil War, an octet of dangerous strangers convenes at a Wyoming stagecoach stopover during a blizzard in writer-director Quentin Tarantino’s Western. With Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Channing Tatum. (R, 3:02) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18; nominated for three Oscars, including best supporting actress (Jason Leigh) and cinematography.
‘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)
‘Norm of the North’ *1/2
Animated tale about a talkative polar bear (voiced by Rob Schneider) who travels to New York City to stop a greedy developer from building condos in the Arctic. With voices of Heather Graham and Ken Jeong. Directed by Trevor Wall. (PG, 1:26)
‘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) Nominated for 12 Oscars, including best picture, actor (DiCaprio), supporting actor (Hardy) and director.
‘Ride Along 2’ *
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube reunite for this sequel to the 2014 comedy. With Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Bruce McGill and Tika Sumpter. Written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Directed by Tim Story. (PG-13, 1:41)
‘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 Dole Cannery Stadium 18; nominated for four Oscars, including best picture, actress (Larson) and director.
‘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) Nominated for five Oscars, including original score and visual effects.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
The Metropolitan Opera: “Turandot”
12:55 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $25 (NR, 3:35)
Puccini’s last opera stars soprano Nina Stemme in the title role, tenor Marco Berti as Calaf, soprano Anita Hartig as Liu and bass-baritone Alexander Tsymbalyuk as Calaf’s father, Timur. Conducted by Paolo Carignani.
“Josh Groban: Stages Live”
7:30 p.m. Thursday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16 (Not rated, 2:00)
Scenes from Groban’s tour, with songs from his new album Stages.
Hana Hou Picture Show: “Fargo”
7 p.m. Thursday at Ward Stadium 16, $7 (R, 1:37)
Hit 1996 black-comedy crime thriller starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare that spun off an FX television series of the same name. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
ARTHOUSE
DORIS DUKE THEATRE
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members
Bollywood Film Festival
Runs through Feb. 5; $10, $8 members
>> ‘Court’
1 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Thursday
The trial of an elderly folk singer and grass-roots organizer becomes a ridiculous show of institutional incompetence, with many procedural delays and coached witnesses. Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, this film was India’s official selection for the 2015 Academy Awards and a recipient of 29 international awards. In Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati with English subtitles. (2014, India, 1:56)
>> ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’
7 p.m. Sunday
A prince about to be crowned king endures a failed assassination attempt that puts him out of commission. While he recovers, a look-alike is put into action and catches the attention of the prince’s fiancee. In Hindi with English subtitles. (2015, India, 2:44)
>> ‘Nachom-ia Kumpasar: Let’s Dance to the Rhythm’
7 p.m. Tuesday
Bardroy Barretto’s musical is based on the lives of Goan jazz musicians Lorna Cordeiro and Chris Perry, and explores the bittersweet relationship between a young singer and her mentor. In Konkani with English subtitles. (2015, India, 2:36)
>> ‘Margarita, With a Straw’
7:30 p.m. Thursday
Coming-of-age film about a young woman with cerebral palsy who leaves India to pursue studies in New York while enduring a journey of self-discovery. In Hindi with English subtitles. (2014, India, 1:40)
Ballet on Screen: ‘Millepied/Robbins/Balanchine’
1 p.m. Jan. 31 and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday; $20, $18 members
Performed by Paris Opera Ballet in September. Dance director Benjamin Millepied presents his “Clear, Loud, Bright, Forward” with Jerome Robbins’ “Opus 19/The Dreamer” and George Balanchine’s “Theme et Variations.” (3:05)
MOVIE MUSEUM
3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members
‘Security Unlimited’ (‘Mo Deng Bao Biao’)
Noon, 3:30 and 7 p.m. today; and 1:15, 5:15 and 9:15 p.m. Monday
This comedy stars the three Hui brothers — Michael, Sam and Ricky — in a film that finds them all competing to be top instructor at a security guard agency. In Cantonese with English subtitles. (1981, Hong Kong, 1:31)
‘Apron Springs’
1:45, 5:15 and 8:45 p.m. today
Food-centric drama about three estranged sisters, two of whom reunite through Indian cuisine while another, a baker, is faced with the homecoming of her pregnant, unmarried daughter. (2008, New Zealand, 1:30)
‘Mort d’un Pourri’ (‘The Death of a Corrupt Man’)
11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday
An attorney becomes caught in a dangerous web after his politician friend kills a swindler and asks him to hide a diary that chronicles payoffs and illegal deals involving prominent figures. For ages 12 and older. In French with English subtitles. (1977, France, 2:03)
‘Pattes Blanches’
1:15 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday
Gothic film presents a compelling story involving a femme fatale, a lonely aristocrat and his bastard brother, a wealthy fish merchant and a hunchback girl. For ages 12 and older. (1949, France, 1:43)
‘Devil in the Flesh’ (‘Le Diable au Corps’)
3 and 7:15 p.m. Saturday
Newly restored version of this famous and rarely seen World War I romance based on Raymond Radiguet’s novel about an affair between a 16-year-old schoolboy and a woman engaged to a soldier. For ages 12 and older. (1947, France, 1:57)
‘The Handsome Suit’
11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Sunday
A chubby chef accustomed to being shunned by women is transformed into his handsome alter ego whenever he dons his specially designed miracle suit. One day he gets the attention of a hot supermodel in town, but how long will the ploy work to his advantage? For ages 13 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2008, Japan, 1:55)
‘Train Man’
1 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday
After a 22-year-old computer geek saves a pretty girl from a creep on a train, she thanks him by sending him an Hermes tea set. Clueless as to how to talk to her, he elicits online advice using the pseudonym “Train-man” and gains enough confidence to ask her out. For ages 12 and older. (2005, Japan, 1:41)
‘Poppoya — Railroad Man’
2:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday
The life of an aging stationmaster, depressed that his train station will be shut down, unexpectedly changes after meeting a young woman with a passion for trains — who also bears an uncanny resemblance to his late daughter. With Ken Takakura. Rated G. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1999, Japan, 1:52)
‘Finding Mr. Right’
11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Monday
A high-maintenance woman travels to Seattle to give birth to the “love child” of her married Chinese tycoon boyfriend, but after her unlimited credit card stops working, she is forced to rely on a driver who is the complete opposite of what she desires in a man. For ages 15 and older. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (2013, China/Hong Kong, 2:01)
‘Stille Hjerte’ (‘Silent Heart’)
Noon, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday
Somewhat comical family drama about a wife and her physician husband who invite their children’s families into their home for a weekend as she shares a life-changing decision her daughters must learn to cope with. For ages 13 and older. (2014, Denmark, 1:34)
‘The Rendezvous’ (‘Yakusoku’)
1:45, 5:15 and 8:45 p.m. Thursday
A young man is intrigued by a beautiful older woman traveling on the train with a grim-looking companion and sets off to uncover the mystery connection. For ages 13 and older. (1972, Japan, 1:27)
Center for Korean Studies Spring 2016 Film Series
Features films through April that focus on women and rapid transition in Korean society. Screenings will be at UH Manoa, Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 1881 East-West Road, 956-7041.
‘Sunny’
6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Sun-i enjoys singing to her neighbors and, at the nagging of her mother-in-law, visits her husband in the Army every month despite the fact he has nothing sweet to say. One day she pays him a visit only to learn he’s voluntarily left for the Vietnam War, leaving her to join the consolatory band as a vocalist with the stage name “Sunny.” (2008, South Korea, 2:06)
