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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 TONIGHT
“DEEPWATER HORIZON” PG-13, 1:47. Action, drama, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell and Douglas M. Griffin.
“MASTERMINDS” PG-13, 1:34. Action, comedy, crime. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A night guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. Starring Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Jason Sudeikis.
“MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN” PG-13, 2:07. Adventure, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema. Opens Friday at Kaahumanu 6.
When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Starring Eva Green, Asa Butterfield and Samuel L. Jackson.
SPECIAL SCREENING
“YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” PG, 2:00. Comedy (1974). Screening is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex and will feature a special introduction from director Mel Brooks.
An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that he is not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman.
STILL PLAYING
“BAD MOMS” R, 1:41. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
When three overworked and underappreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long-overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indulgence. Starring Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell.
“BARCELONA: A LOVE UNTOLD” NR, Philippines. 1:40. Romance, drama. Kaahumanu 6.
A young man named Elly, still trying to get over his past relationship, meets a young woman, Mia, in Barcelona trying to run away from her past. Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Joshua Garcia and Aiko Melendez.
“BLAIR WITCH” R, 1:29. Horror, thriller. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his sister’s experiences in the demonic woods of the Blair Witch, James and a group of friends head to the forest in search of his lost sibling. Starring James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez and Corbin Reid.
“BRIDGET JONES’S BABY” R, 2:02. Comedy, romance. Maui Mall Megaplex. Ends tonight at Kaahumanu 6.
The continuing adventures of British publishing executive Bridget Jones as she enters her 40s. Starring Renee Zellweger, Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent.
“KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS” PG, 1:41. Animation, adventure, family. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. Starring Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson and Ralph Fiennes.
“MECHANIC: RESURRECTION” R, 1:39. Action, crime, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best: make them look like accidents. Starring Jason Statham, Jessica Alba and Tommy Lee Jones.
“PETE’S DRAGON” PG, 1:42. Adventure, family, fantasy. Ends today at Kaahumanu 6.
The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford and Oakes Fegley.
“SNOWDEN” R, 2:14. Biography, drama, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
National Security Agency employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley and Melissa Leo.
“STORKS” PG, 1:29. Animation, comedy, family. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages. But when an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must scramble to fix the error by delivering the baby. Starring Andy Samberg, Katie Crown and Kelsey Grammer.
“SUICIDE SQUAD” PG-13, 2:10. Action, adventure, comedy. Kaahumanu 6.
A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous Black Ops missions in exchange for clemency. Starring Will Smith, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie.
“SULLY” PG-13, 1:36. Biography, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
The story of Chesley Sullenberger, who became a hero after gliding his plane along the water in the Hudson River, saving all of the flight’s 155 crew and passengers. Starring Tom Hanks, Anna Gunn and Laura Linney.
“THE HOLLARS” PG-13, 1:28. Comedy, drama, romance. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery. Starring Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day and Richard Jenkins.
“THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN” PG-13, 2:12. Action, western. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
Seven gunmen in the Old West gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke.
“THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS” PG, 1:30. Animation, comedy, family. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max’s life as a favorite pet is turned upside down when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of lost pets determined to take revenge. Starring Jenny Slate, Albert Brooks and Kevin Hart.
“THE WILD LIFE” PG, 1:30. Animation, adventure, comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A daring parrot recounts how Robinson Crusoe came to be stranded on a tropical island. Starring Matthias Schweig-hofer, Kaya Yanar and Ilka Bessin.