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Vin Diesel stars in “XXX: The Return of Xander Cage.” Paramount Pictures photo via AP
Lewis MacDougall appears with The Monster (voiced by Liam Neeson) in “A Monster Calls.” Focus Features photo via AP
Jamie Foxx stars in “Sleepless.” Open Road Films photo via AP
James McAvoy stars in “Split.” Universal Pictures photo via AP
Vin Diesel stars in “XXX: The Return of Xander Cage.” Paramount Pictures photo via AP
Lewis MacDougall appears with The Monster (voiced by Liam Neeson) in “A Monster Calls.” Focus Features photo via AP
Jamie Foxx stars in “Sleepless.” Open Road Films photo via AP
James McAvoy stars in “Split.” Universal Pictures photo via AP
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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
"XXX: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE" PG-13, 1:47. Action, adventure, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex and Kaahumanu 6.
Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons. Starring Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen and Deepika Padukone.
"SPLIT" PG-13, 1:57. Horror, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
After three girls are kidnapped by a man with 24 distinct personalities they must find some of the different personalities that can help them while running away and staying alive from the others. Starring James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
"LOST IN LONDON LIVE" R, 2:00. Special event, comedy, drama. Screening is at 7 tonight at Maui Mall Megaplex.
Fathom Events presents a unique one-night event, "Lost in London Live." Woody Harrelson writes, directs and stars in his first feature film, which will be filmed and broadcast live. Starring Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Willie Nelson.
"METROPOLITAN OPERA: ROMEO ET JULIETTE" NR, 3:30. Music, performing arts. Live screening is at 12:55 p.m. Saturday with an encore at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex.
Shakespeare's classic star-crossed lovers in Gounod's lush adaptation.
STILL PLAYING
"A MONSTER CALLS" PG-13, 1:48. Drama, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mother's terminal illness. Starring Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones.
"FENCES" PG-13, 2:13. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson.
"HIDDEN FIGURES" PG, 2:07. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex and Kaahumanu 6.
Based on a true story of a team of African-American women who provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae.
"LA LA LAND" PG-13, 2:07. Comedy, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Rosemarie DeWitt.
"LIVE BY NIGHT" R, 2:08. Crime, drama. Kaahumanu 6.
A story set in the Prohibition Era and centered around a group of individuals and their dealings in the world of organized crime. Starring Ben Affleck, Elle Fanning and Brendan Gleeson.
"MOANA" PG, 1:53. Animation, adventure, comedy. Kaahumanu 6.
A young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui. Starring Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Rachel House.
"MONSTER TRUCKS" PG, 1:45. Animation, action, adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a monster truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. Starring Lucas Till, Jane Levy and Thomas Lennon.
"MOONLIGHT" PG, 1:45. Animation, action, adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A timeless story of human self-discovery and connection, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Starring Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp and Duan Sanderson.
"PASSENGERS" PG-13, 1:56. Adventure, drama, romance. Ends tonight at Kaahumanu 6.
A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt and Michael Sheen.
"PATRIOTS DAY" R, 2:13. Drama, history, thriller. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis' actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the citywide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan and J.K. Simmons.
"ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY" PG-13, 2:13. Action, adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex.
The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the saga to follow. Starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk.
"SING" PG, 1:48. Animation, comedy, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex and Kaahumanu 6.
A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theater to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Seth MacFarlane.
"SLEEPLESS" R, 1:35. Action, crime, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A cop with a connection to the criminal underworld scours a nightclub in search of his kidnapped son. Starring Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan and Dermot Mulroney.
"THE BYE BYE MAN" PG-13, 1:36. Horror, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Three friends stumble upon the horrific origins of the Bye Bye Man, a mysterious figure they discover is the root cause of the evil behind man's most unspeakable acts. Starring Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount and Cressida Bonas.
"UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS" R, 1:31. Action, horror. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
Vampire death dealer Selene fights to end the eternal war between the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Theo James and Tobias Menzies.
"WHY HIM?" R, 1:51. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter’s Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend is about to pop the question. Starring Zoey Deutch, James Franco and Tangie Ambrose.
* Movie listings reflect showings that are made available by theaters at press time. Films are subject to change and may be released after publication. For up-to-date movies and showtimes, visit www.fandango.com.