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These are Maui Scene’s mini-reviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews provided by studios and other sources.
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“After Earth” PG-13, 1:40. Action, adventure, Sci-Fi. Lahaina Wharf Cinema and Kaahumanu 6.
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind’s new home. Legendary General Cypher Raige (Will Smith) returns from an extended tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-year-old son, Kitai (Jaden Smith). When an asteroid storm damages Cypher and Kitai’s craft, they crash-land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As his father lies injured in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrain to recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted nothing more than to be a soldier like his father. Today, he gets his chance. M. Night Shyamalan directs.
“Now You See Me” PG-13, 1:56. Crime, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson. Directed by Louis Leterrier.
Playing Tuesday and Wednesday only
“Kung Fu Panda” PG, 1:30. Animation, action, adventure. Kaahumanu 6.
Revisit Po the Panda and his friends during this limited showing.
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“42” PG-13, 1:28. Drama, sport. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Follow the life story of Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford). Also starring Nicole Beharie and T.R. Knight. Directed by Brian Helgeland.
“Epic” PG, 1:42. Animation, adventure, family. Kaahumanu 6.
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group of characters in order to save their world – and ours. Stars Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson and Beyonce Knowles. Chris Wedge directs.
“Fast & Furios 6” PG-13, 2:10. Action, crime, thriller. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
Agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) enlists Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his team to bring down former Special Ops soldier Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), leader of a unit specializing in vehicular warfare. Stars Paul Walker and Michelle Rodriguez. Directed by Justin Lin.
“Iron Man 3” PG-13, 2:10. Action, sci-fi, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
In this third installment, Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin and he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Starring Roberty Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Guy Pearce. Shane Black directs.
“Pain & Gain” R, 2:09. Action, comedy, crime. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A trio of bodybuilders in Florida gets caught up in an extortion ring and kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and Rebel Wilson. Michael Bay directs.
“Star Trek Into Darkness” PG-13, 2:12. Action, adventure, sci-fi. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find that an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. J.J. Abrams directs.
“The Croods” PG, 2:38. Animation, adventure, comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures- and their outlook is changed forever.
“The Great Gatsby” PG-13, 2:23. Drama. Kaahumanu 6.
The year is 1922 as would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) leaves the Midwest and travels to New York City during an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy (Carey Mulligan) and her philandering husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). Before long, Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits.
“The Hangover Part III” R, 1:40. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. In the aftermath of the death of Alan’s father, the wolfpack decide to take Alan (Zach Galifianakis) to get treated for his mental issues. But things start to go wrong on the way to the hospital as the group is assaulted, and Doug (Justin Bartha) is kidnapped. Now they must find Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) again in order to surrender him to the gangster who kidnapped Doug in order to save him. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and John Goodman.
“The Place Beyond the Pines” R, 2:20. Crime, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective. Starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Anthony Pizza and Bradley Cooper.
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