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

OPENED WEDNESDAY

‘Nerve’ ***

A high school student reluctantly joins a popular online game and becomes trapped in an escalating series of dangerous actions. With Emma Roberts, Dave Franco and Emily Meade. Written by Jessica Sharzer, based on the novel by Jeanne Ryan. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. (PG-13, 1:36)

OPENING TODAY

‘Bad Moms’ **

Overworked and stressed out, a trio of mothers sets out to free themselves from straitjacketed upright behavior. With Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn and Christina Applegate. Written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. (R, 1:41)

‘Cafe Society’

(No star rating)

Writer-director Woody Allen’s 1930s romantic comedy follows the adventures of a young man from the Bronx (Jesse Eisenberg) making his way among the swells in Hollywood and Manhattan. With Jeannie Berlin and Steve Carell. (PG-13, 1:36) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8

‘Captain Fantastic’

(No star rating)

A Pacific Northwest family’s off-the-grid lifestyle is disrupted by tragedy. With Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella and George MacKay. Written and directed by Matt Ross. (R, 1:58) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Jason Bourne’ **1/2

Matt Damon steps back into the role of the rogue CIA agent for this fifth installment. With Julia Stiles and Alicia Vikander. Written by Paul Greengrass and Christopher Rouse, inspired by the “Bourne” series created by Robert Ludlum. Directed by Greengrass. (PG-13, 2:03)

NOW PLAYING

‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ ***

Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are back as Edina and Patsy, living the AbFab life until they cause a media storm and flee to the French Riviera. With Julia Sawalha. Written by Saunders. Directed by Mandie Fletcher. (R, 1:30) At Kahala 8

‘Central Intelligence’ **

A former geek (Dwayne Johnson) returns to a high school reunion as a studly CIA agent and recruits his classmate (Kevin Hart) for a mission. With Amy Ryan. Written by Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen and Rawson Marshall Thurber. Directed by Thurber. (PG-13, 1:54) At Dole Cannery Stadium 12 and Kapolei Commons 12

‘Finding Dory’ ***1/2

Nemo, Marlin and the forgetful blue tang must cross an ocean to find her family in this sequel to “Finding Nemo.” Voices of Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks. Directed by Andrew Stanton; co-director Angus MacLane. Imax 3-D. (PG-13, 1:43)

‘Ghostbusters’ ***

Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones have chemistry to burn in a cheerful summer lark as the new generation of paranormal investigators out to save the world from supernatural baddies. Written by Paul Feig and Katie Dippold, based on the 1984 film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. Directed by Feig. Imax 3D. (PG-13, 1:56)

‘Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party’

(Not reviewed)

Right-wing filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza gives his take on the record of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and challenges the assertions of progressive politics. (PG-13, 1:47) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kapolei

‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ ***

In this comedy with serious undertones, written and directed by Taika Waititi (“What We Do in the Shadows”), a rebellious Maori city kid gets a second chance with a family in the New Zealand countryside, but circumstances send him and his foster father on the run. With Sam Neill, Julian Dennison and Rachel House. Based on a book by Barry Crump. (PG-13, 1:41) At Kahala 8

‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ *

Scrat’s back chasing that acorn and sets off a chain of cosmic events that threatens the world he and his friends know. Voices by Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary. Directed by Michael Thurmeier and Galen Chu. (PG, 1:34)

‘Independence Day: Resurgence’

(Not reviewed)

Twenty years later, the aliens return with new and improved technology. With Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. Written by Nicolas Wright, James A. Woods, Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich and James Vanderbilt; story by Devlin, Emmerich, Wright and Woods. Directed by Emmerich. Imax 3-D. (PG-13, 2:00) At Pearl Highlands Stadium 12

‘The Legend of Tarzan’ **1/2

After years of being civilized, the ape-man (Alexander Skarsgard) returns to the Congo and is entangled in a conspiracy. With Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz and Djimon Hounsou. Written by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer, based on the Tarzan stories created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Directed by David Yates. Imax 3-D. (PG-13, 1:49)

‘Lights Out’ ***

A young woman and her brother confront a terrifying entity that lies in wait in the dark. With Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman and Alexander DiPersia. Written by Eric Heisserer, based on the short film by David F. Sandberg. Directed by Sandberg. (PG-13, 1:21)

‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’ ***1/2

Two brothers get more than they can handle from the pair of out-of-control women who respond to their online ad. With Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick, Adam Devine and Aubrey Plaza. Written by Andrew Jay Cohen and Brendan O’Brien. Directed by Jake Szymanski. (R, 1:38)

‘The Purge: Election Year’ ***1/2

In the third edition of this sci-fi horror series, the annual government-sanctioned 12-hour period when all crime is legal comes under attack. With Frank Grillo, Edwin Hodge and Betty Gabriel. Written and directed by James DeMonaco. (R, 1:45) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘The Secret Life of Pets’ ***

An animated comedy about what our dogs and cats do while we’re at work or school. Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet and Kevin Hart. Written by Brian Lynch, Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Directed by Chris Renaud; co-director Yarrow Cheney. (PG, 1:30)

‘Star Trek Beyond’ ***

The crew of the Enterprise travels to deepest space and is challenged by an inscrutable new foe. With Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana and Idris Elba. Written by Simon Pegg, Doug Jung, Roberto Orci, John D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Directed by Justin Lin. Imax 3D. (PG-13, 2:02)

‘Train to Busan’ ***1/2

Passengers on a bullet train bound for the South Korean resort fend off zombies as a deadly virus spreads across the nation. With Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-Mi and Ma Dong-Seok. Directed by Yeon Sang-Ho. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 1:58) At Pearlridge West

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

‘Barbie: Star Light Adventure’

10 a.m. Saturday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13 (PG, 1:45)

Barbie and her pet Pupcorn join a rescue team to save the galaxy.

Royal Opera House: ‘Werther’

2 p.m. Wednesday at Kahala 8, $20 (NR, 3:10)

Benoit Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera stars Vittorio Grigolo in the title role and Joyce DiDonato as Charlotte. With David Bizic, Heather Engebretson, Jonathan Summers, Yuriy Yurchuk, Francois Piolino, Rick Zwart and Emily Edmonds.

ARTHOUSE

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

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

Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2016

Ends Sunday.

>> ‘Double Barrel’

1 p.m. Friday

Australian journalist Angie Davis and Peruvian surf guide Harold Koechlin travel to northern Peru while sharing the story of Lobitos, a town that united locals and international surfing communities in an effort to protect the coastline. (2016, Australia/Peru, 0:30)

Screens with:

‘The More Things Change’

Director Nathan Myers follows Gerry Lopez as he revisits a bustling and developed Uluwatu 40 years after surfing his first wave there in 1974, when it was a magical and empty place. (2015, Australia/Indonesia, 0:27)

>> ‘Fish’

1 p.m. Saturday; screens with “Tyler Surfboards” (2015, 0:08)

Director Joseph Ryan provides a glimpse into the origin and impact of the fish surfboard design and its influence on surfing culture 30 years later. (2015, 1:22)

>> ‘Freeze Frames’

4 p.m. Saturday

Four films explore surfers in search of finding the perfect wave despite ice and frozen weather: “Faroes: The Outpost Vol. 02” (2015, 0:25), filmed in the North Atlantic; “Freezing” (2015, 0:21), a surf parody film filmed in Iceland; “Hot Toddy” (2016, 0:04), filmed at the Great Lakes; and “No Country for Cold Men” (2015, 0:22), from Iceland.

>> ‘Dirty Old Wedge’

7:30 p.m. Saturday

Tim Burnham directs this documentary showcasing Newport Beach’s famous surf break, a man-made phenomenon that became notorious beginning in the 1930s, drawing people from all over the world to witness it themselves. It focuses on a group of bodysurfers known as “Wedge Crew,” and their relationships with the wave and one another. (2106, 1:20)

>> ‘The Wave/Ride’

1 p.m. Sunday

Maui’s Paige Alms, who had been surfing since she was 9, recovers from a traumatic injury as she attempts to redeem herself on one of the biggest waves in the world. (2015, 1:10)

>> ‘Surfing the Fifties,’ closing film

7:30 p.m. Sunday; closing reception begins 6 p.m. with live music, pupu and drink for purchase, $25, $20 for members

Directed by Bud Browne, this film provides a historical survey of surfing, from its beginning in Hawaii to modern-day big-wave surfing, featuring George Downing, Buzzy Trent and Buffalo Keaulana. Also contains iconic footage of Oahu’s North and South shores and rare footage of Duke Kahanamoku. (1994, 0:58)

>> ‘Mad Dogs’

7:30 p.m. Monday

Three Brazilian surfers collectively known as “Mad Dogs” pursue their dreams of surfing the biggest waves in the world and make history by being the first to paddle (as opposed to being towed) into the deadly waves of Jaws in Peahi, Hawaii. In English and Portuguese with English subtitles. (2016, Brazil/U.S., 1:15)

Election Slate film series

During election season, the museum presents a slate of political satires, documentaries and Hollywood classics that explore the political process. Voter registration forms will be available during the screenings.

>> ‘Weiner’

1 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday

In 2013 former Congressman Anthony Weiner returned to the spotlight (after his involvement in a sex scandal two years prior that ended his political career) in a comeback campaign to become mayor of New York, only to self-destruct once again. Directed by Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg. (2016, 1:40)

>> ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’

1 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Young Jefferson Smith is appointed by the governor to fill a vacant Senate seat; but even under the mentorship of a senior senator, his plans go head to head with the political corruption brought on by his peers. (1939, 2:09)

MOVIE MUSEUM

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

‘See You Tomorrow, Everyone’

11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. today; 2 and 6:15 p.m. Monday

In this comedy-drama, a man who’s never stepped out from the government-built housing project he’s lived in since elementary school is compelled, years later, to face the real reason he doesn’t want to leave. For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2013, Japan, 2:00)

‘Tokyo Family’ (‘Tokyo kazoku’)

1:15, 3:45 and 8:30 p.m. today; 2:15 p.m. Saturday

An older married couple travel through Tokyo to visit their children while absorbing and experiencing the new age of bullet trains, cellphones and the aftermath of the Tohoku tsunami disaster; director Yoji Yamada’s “spiritual sequel” to Yasujiro Ozu’s “Tokyo Story.” For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2013, Japan, 2:27)

‘Sing Street’

12:15, 4:45, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday

It’s the ’80s, and sensitive, music-loving Dublin teen Cosmo is sent by his parents to a new, rough school to help with family finances. In between bouts of bullying, he meets cool rocker/fashionista Raphina and starts a band to win her heart. Rated PG-13. (2016, Ireland/U.K./U.S., 1:46)

‘Born to Be Blue’

Noon, 3:45 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday

Ethan Hawke plays jazz trumpeter Chet Baker in this film, which fictionalizes and re-imagines Baker’s career. Carmen Ejogo portrays Baker’s love interest, who encourages him to keep trying for a comeback, no matter what the cost. Rated R. (2015, U.K./Canada/U.S., 1:37)

‘Avis de Mistral’ (‘Our Summer in Provence’)

1:45, 5:30 and 9:15 p.m. Sunday

Comedy-drama about two teen siblings and their deaf baby brother who finally meet their grandfather while on a summer vacation in Provence, where they are stuck on an olive farm devoid of technology. For ages 12 and older. In French with English subtitles. (2014, France, 1:44)

‘Rider on the Rain’ (‘Le Passage de la Pluie’)

Noon, 4:15 and 8:30 p.m. Monday

In a quiet town in the south of France, a quiet young woman is raped by a stranger whom she later kills, dumping his body in the ocean. Later, she meets a mysterious American man who appears to know much more that he should about what happened. With Charles Bronson. Rated PG-13. Winner of a Golden Globe and David di Donatello Award. In French with English subtitles. (1970, France/Italy, 1:53)

‘La Boum’ (‘The Party’)

11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Thursday

A 13-year-old Parisian and her parents learn about the importance of honesty in this multigenerational romantic comedy. In French with English subtitles. (1980, France, 1:40)

‘The Last Diamond’ (‘Le Dernier Diamant’)

1, 5 and 9 p.m. Thursday

Thriller about a safecracker out on parole who sets his sights on a 137-carat diamond and seeks to get Julia, a beautiful auctioneer/diamond expert, on his side. Rated R. (2014, France/Luxembourg/Belgium, 1:48)

MONDAY DINNER THEATER

7 p.m. Monday, Cafe Julia, YWCA, 1040 Richards St., $5 (film screening only, arrive at 6:45 p.m.). Dinner reservations (arrive at 5:15 p.m.): 436-4326.

‘Monk With a Camera’

Nicholas Vreeland, grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and a photography student of Irving Penn, left behind his glamorous life to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk by living in a monastery in India for 14 years. He falls back on photography to help fellow monks rebuild their monastery. Recently, the Dalai Lama appointed him as its abbot. (2014, 1:30)