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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

"A DOG'S PURPOSE" PG, 2:00. Adventure, comedy, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex and Kaahumanu 6.

A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Starring Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid and Josh Gad.

"RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER" R, 1:46. Action, horror, sci-fi. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.

Picking up immediately after the events in "Resident Evil: Retribution," Alice is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Starring Ruby Rose, Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter.

SPECIAL SCREENING

"DIRTY DANCING 30TH ANNIVERSARY" NR, 1:55. Special event. Screenings are at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex.

Fathom Events and Lionsgate are bringing the "Dirty Dancing" 30th anniversary for a special two-day event including an all-new tribute to the classic film with celebrity interviews.

STILL PLAYING

"20TH CENTURY WOMEN" R, 1:59. Comedy, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.

The story of three women who explore love and freedom in Southern California during the late 1970s. Starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning and Greta Gerwig.

"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 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.

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 that 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.

"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.

n "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.

"SILENCE" R, 2:41. Drama, history. Maui Mall Megaplex.

Two priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor and propagate Catholicism. Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"XXX: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE" PG-13, 1:47. Action, adventure, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex, Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.

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.

* 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.