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These are Maui Scene’s minireviews, excerpts of wire service reviews and previews that are provided by studios and other sources.
OPENS FRIDAY
“EYE IN THE SKY” R, 1:42. Drama, thriller, war. Kaahumanu 6.
Col. Katherine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. Starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul and Alan Rickman.
“GOD’S NOT DEAD 2” PG, 2:01. Drama. Kaahumanu 6.
When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all. Starring Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White and Ray Wise.
“I SAW THE LIGHT” R, 2:03. Biography, drama, music. Kaahumanu 6.
The story of the country-western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his rise to fame and its tragic effect on his health and personal life. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen and Maddie Hasson.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
“MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO” (Tonari no Totoro) G, 1:26. Animation, family, fantasy. Screening is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaahumanu 6.
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wonderous forest spirits who live nearby. Starring Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka and Chika Sakamoto.
“METOPOLITAN OPERA: MADAMA BUTTERFLY” NR, 3:30. Music, performing arts. Screening is at 12:55 p.m. Saturday (live) and an encore at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Met Opera’s Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD with the broadcast of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.”
STILL PLAYING
“10 CLOVERFIELD LANE” PG-13, 1:45. Drama, mystery, sci-fi. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A woman discovers that monsters come in many forms when she finds herself held against her will in an underground cellar after surviving a car accident. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr.
“BATMAN V SUPERMAN” PG-13, 2:33. Action, adventure, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It’s up to Superman and Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis. Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Amy Adams.
“DEADPOOL” R, 1:48. Action, adventure, sci-fi. Kaahumanu 6.
A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin and T.J. Miller.
“GODS OF EGYPT” PG-13, 2:07. Adventure, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus in an alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Starring Brenton Thwaites, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Gerard Butler.
“LONDON HAS FALLEN” R, 1:39. Action, crime, thriller. Kaahumanu 6.
In London for the prime minister’s funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. Starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman.
“LOVE IS BLIND” (Philippines) NR, 2:00. Comedy, romance, drama. Ends tonight at Kaahumanu 6.
A young woman uses a magic potion that causes her handsome crush to see her as more attractive than she actually is. Starring Derek Ramsay, Solenn Heussaff and Kean Cipriano.
“MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN” PG, 1:49. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A young girl suffering from a rare digestive disorder finds herself miraculously cured after surviving a terrible accident. Starring Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers and Martin Henderson.
“MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2” PG-13, 1:34. Comedy, romance. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Michael Constantine.
“RISEN” PG-13, 1:47. Action, adventure, drama. Ends tonight at Kaahumanu 6.
The epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton and Peter Firth.
“THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT” PG-13, 2:01. Action, adventure, sci fi. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris must escape with Four beyond the wall that encircles Chicago to finally discover the shocking truth of what lies behind it. Starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Naomi Watts.
“ZOOTOPIA” PG, 1:48. Animation, action, adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex.
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Idris Elba.