Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times.

OPENING FRIDAY

‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ *1/2

Alice time-travels to save the Mad Hatter. With Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska. Written by Linda Woolverton, based on characters created by Lewis Carroll. Directed by James Bobin. (PG, 1:53)

‘A Bigger Splash’ ****

Luca Guadagnino’s movie is a swooning cinematic appeal to the senses — two hours of al fresco lovemaking, gorgeous scenery and simmering erotic warfare with Ralph Fiennes’ acting on glorious, supremely uninhibited display. (R, 2:04) At Kahala 8

‘Love & Friendship’ ****

Whit Stillman has finally made a full-fledged Jane Austen adaptation, a master class on the art of comic timing, taking the author’s early epistolary novella and infusing it with his own droll, mocking spirit and expert way of looking behind societal facades. (PG, 1:32) At Kahala 8 and Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ **

The original mutant awakens after thousands of years and he is not happy, triggering a battle for a new world order. With James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence. Written by Simon Kinberg. Directed by Bryan Singer. (PG-13, 2:24)

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‘The Angry Birds Movie’ *1/2

Outliers Red, Chuck and Bomb must figure out what’s going on when green piggies arrive on their island. Voices of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad and Danny McBride. Written by Jon Vitti. Directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis. (PG, 1:37)

‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’ ***

Barbers and beauticians at a Southside Chicago barbershop hang out and bond during tough times. With Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Regina Hall. Written by Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. (PG-13, 1:51) At Water Gardens Keolu 4

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ **

Ben Affleck dons the cowl to take on Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel in the duo’s first big-screen pairing. With Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons. Written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer. Directed by Zack Snyder. (PG-13, 2:31) At Water Gardens Keolu 4

‘Captain America: Civil War’ ***1/2

Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers and faces off against Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man as the Avengers split into feuding factions. With Scarlett Johansson. Written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Imax 3-D. (PG-13, 2:27)

‘The Darkness’ *1/2

Supernatural forces haunt a family after its return from a vacation. With Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell and David Mazouz. Written by Greg McLean, Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause. Directed by McLean. (PG-13, 1:32) At Pearlridge West

‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ **

Freya (Emily Blunt), the ice queen sister of Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron), returns home to avenge Ravenna’s death. With Chris Hemsworth and Jessica Chastain. Written by Evan Spiliotopoulos and Craig Mazin. Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. (PG-13, 1:54) At Water Gardens Keolu 4

‘The Jungle Book’ ***

Director Jon Favreau guides this live-action and CGI version of Rudyard Kipling’s tale, which follows the adventures of the raised-by-wolves boy Mowgli. With Neel Sethi and the voices of Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley and Idris Elba. Written by Justin Marks. (PG, 1:46)

‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ **

In 1913 Cambridge, England, a young Indian math genius (Dev Patel) joins forces with an eccentric professor (Jeremy Irons). With Devika Bhise. Written and directed by Matthew Brown. (PG-13, 1:48) At Koko Marina

‘The Meddler’ ***

A New Jersey mom (Susan Sarandon) relocates to L.A. to be close to her screenwriter daughter (Rose Byrne). With J.K. Simmons. Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria. (PG-13, 1:43) At Kahala 8 and Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Money Monster’ ***

A financial-news TV host (George Clooney) and his producer (Julia Roberts) are held hostage by a desperate man (Jack O’Connell). Written by Jamie Linden, Alan DiFiore and Jim Kouf. Story by DiFiore and Kouf. Directed by Jodie Foster. (R, 1:35)

‘Mother’s Day’ *

Another holiday-themed romantic comedy of ensemble stories from director Garry Marshall. With Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson. Written by Lily Hollander and Anya Kochoff Romano. (PG-13, 1:58) At Water Gardens Keolu 4

‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ **

Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne return in this sequel to the 2014 frat-boys-versus-new-parents comedy, this time with a sisterhood as the adversary. Written by Rogen, Nicholas Stoller, Evan Goldberg, Andrew Jay Cohen and Brendan O’Brien. Directed by Stoller. (R, 1:32)

‘The Nice Guys’ **1/2

Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling team up as a muscle-for-hire and a private eye in this 1970s-set action comedy. With Angourie Rice. Written by Shane Black and Anthony Bagarozzi. Directed by Black. (R, 1:56)

‘Phantom Detective’

(Not reviewed)

Extremely successful private detective Hong Gil-Dong (Lee Je-Hoon) gets caught up in a major case while looking for the person who killed his mother 20 years ago. Directed by Jo Sung-Hee. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:05) At Pearlridge West

‘This Time’

(Not reviewed)

Coby (James Reid) and Ava (Nadine Lustre), who have spent summers together since they were children, develop romantic feelings for each other and find their long-distance relationship a challenge. In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 1:51) At Kapolei 16 and Pearlridge West

‘Three Wise Cousins’

(Not reviewed)

Rom-com starring Neil Amituanai, who plays Adam, a New Zealand-born Samoan who falls for a girl who likes only “real island guys.” To win her over, Adam travels to Samoa and asks his cousins (Vito Vito and Fesuiai Viliamu) for help. (PG-13, 1:29)

Arthouse

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members

‘Hokule‘a: The Future’

7:30 p.m. Saturday, with a post-screening discussion with Polynesian Voyaging Society members, who will discuss their experiences and plans for the future.

‘Oiwi TV provides never-before-seen footage of the “Malama Honua” worldwide voyage of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s two canoes — the Hokule‘a and Hikianalia — as they sail across oceans on a journey that started in 2013 and continues through 2017, when a new generation of navigators guides the canoes back to Polynesia.

‘Maisa the Chamoru Girl Who Saves Guahan’

1 p.m. Sunday, followed by post-screening discussion with director Michael Q. Ceballos, executive producer Rufina Mendiola, lead animators Cherise Takiguchi and Kai Lono, and screenwriter Brian Watanabe. Free; reservations required at 808ne.ws/1U7h0wO.

Animated film based on a Chamoru legend about a girl who leads Guahan women into battle against a giant creature devouring their island. (2015, Guam, 0:35)

MOVIE MUSEUM

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

‘Lorna Doone’

11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. today; 2 and 8 p.m. Monday

Adaptation of R.D. Blackmore’s novel about a farmer whose father is killed by the notorious outlaw Doones family and vows to get revenge, but things change when he meets the young and beautiful Lorna Doone. For ages 12 and older. (2000, U.K., 2:23)

‘Deadline — U.S.A.’

1:45 and 7:30 p.m. today; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday

A newspaper editor, upset that his paper is being sold to a rival, delves into an investigative journalism piece that has him digging up dirt on a racketeer and endangering his own life. With Humphrey Bogart. (1952, 1:27)

‘Mark of an Angel’

3:15 and 9 p.m. today

Based on a true story, this thriller is about a woman who, while in the midst of fighting over the custody of her son during a difficult divorce, sees a 7-year-old girl at a birthday party and becomes convinced the girl is her daughter. In French with English subtitles. (2008, France, 1:35)

‘Granny Gabai’ (‘Saga no Gabai Baschan’)

11:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday

Based on the autobiographical novel by comedian Yoshichi Shimada. In 1957, Akihiro is sent by his mother to live with his grandmother in a small town in Kyushu, and although she is not rich, she’s resourceful enough to afford Akihiro a rich childhood. Rated G. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2006, Japan, 1:44)

‘Momotaro Samurai’

1:45 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday; 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday

A masterless samurai, who calls himself Momotaro (“Peach Boy”) after the Japanese fairy tale hero, is challenged by a ronin who threatens his twin brother. For ages 10 and older. (1957, Japan, 1:27)

‘Gang Story’ (‘Les Lyonnais’)

3:15 and 7 p.m. Saturday

A happily reformed gangster with a beautiful wife and loving family is suddenly compelled to act when his old partner in crime is arrested, forcing him to risk everything he loves. Based on a true story. For ages 15 and older. In French with English subtitles. (2011, France/Belgium, 1:38)

‘The Finest Hours’

Noon, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday

Based on a true story, this thriller takes place in 1952 New England when a blizzard damages an oil tanker off of Cape Cod and four Coast Guardsmen are tested to their limits in rescuing sailors on the sinking vessel in freezing waters and ice-cold wind. With Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster and Eric Bana. Rated PG-13. (2016, 1:57)

‘East Side Sushi’

11:15 a.m. and 3 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday

A single mother decides to quit her job working at her father’s fruit cart and become a sushi chef in Oakland, Calif., where she must face obstacles such as bigotry, sexism and having to lift 50-pound bags of rice to prove her new culinary skills. Rated PG. (2014, 1:46)

‘Amma & Appa’

1:15, 5 and 8:45 p.m. Thursday

Documentary about a German woman and an Indian man who decide to get married but must travel back and forth to gain approval of their families while, in the process, realizing there are differences to be dealt with regarding their own lives and expectations. For ages 10 and older. In German, English and Tamil with English subtitles. (2014, Germany, 1:30)

Tenney Theatre

St. Andrew’s Priory, 229 Queen Emma Square

‘Miss Representation’

4 p.m. Saturday; panel discussion to follow featuring business, media and education leaders. Free; tickets required; visit standrewsschools.org/filmseries.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary explores the effects of mainstream media on the underrepresentation of women in influential positions, with appearances by Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Condoleezza Rice, Gloria Steinem and others. (2011)