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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

"GHOST IN THE SHELL" PG-13, 1:46. Action, crime, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex and Kaahumanu 6.

In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbaek and Takeshi Kitano.

"THE BOSS BABY" PG, 1:37. Animation, comedy, family. Maui Mall Megaplex and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.

A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. Starring Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi and Jimmy Kimmel.

"THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE" PG-13, 2:04. Biography, drama, history. Maui Mall Megaplex.

The Zookeeper's Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. Starring Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh and Daniel Bruhl.

SPECIAL SCREENING:

"FACING DARKNESS" PG-13, 2:45. Special event. Screening is at 7 p.m. today at Maui Mall Megaplex.

Fathom Events and Samaritan's Purse present "Facing Darkness" a true story of faith: Saving Dr. Brantly from Ebola in Africa, featuring exclusive insights from Franklin Graham and his team.

"NORTH BY NORTHWEST" (1959) Special, action, adventure, mystery. 2:25. Screenings are at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex.

Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. Entertainment are bringing "North by Northwest" to select cinemas. A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason.

STILL PLAYING

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" PG, 2:09. Family, fantasy, musical. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.

An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love. Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans.

"CHIPS" R, 1:40. Action, comedy, crime. Maui Mall Megaplex.

A rookie officer is teamed with a hardened pro at the California Highway Patrol, though the newbie soon learns his partner is really an undercover Fed investigating a heist that may involve some crooked cops. Starring Michael Pena, Dax Shepard and Jessica McNamee.

"GET OUT" R, 1:43. Horror. Maui Mall Megaplex.

A young African-American man visits his Caucasian girlfriend's mysterious family estate. Starring Allison Williams, Lakeith Stanfield and Catherine Keener.

"HIDDEN FIGURES" PG, 2:07. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.

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.

"KONG: SKULL ISLAND" PG-13, 2:00. Action, adventure, fantasy. Kaahumanu 6. Ends today at Lahaina Wharf Cinema.

A team of explorers and soldiers travels to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson.

"LIFE" R, 1:43. Horror, sci-fi, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.

An international space crew discovers life on Mars. Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal.

"LOGAN" R, 2:17. Action, drama, sci-fi. Maui Mall Megaplex. Ends today at Kaahumanu 6.

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Dafne Keen.

"POWER RANGERS" PG-13, 2:04. Action, adventure, sci-fi. Lahaina Wharf Cinema and Maui Mall Megaplex.

High school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. Starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott and RJ Cyler.

"SLAMMA JAMMA" PG, 1:44. Drama, sport. Maui Mall Megaplex.

Wrongfully accused and sent to prison, a former basketball star prepares for the national slam-dunk competition while finding redemption in himself and in those he loves. Starring Chris Staples, Michael Irvin and Jose Canseco.

"THE BELKO EXPERIMENT" R, 1:28. Action, horror, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.

In a twisted social experiment, 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogota, Colombia, and ordered by an unknown voice coming from the company's intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed. Starring John Gallagher Jr., Tony Goldwyn and Adria Arjona.

"THE LAST WORD" PG, 1:44. Drama, sport. Maui Mall Megaplex.

Harriet is a retired businesswoman who tries to control everything around her. When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, resulting in a life-altering friendship. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried and AnnJewel Lee Dixon.

"THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE" PG, 1:30. Animation, action, adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex.

Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City but also the

responsibility of raising a boy he adopted. Starring Will Arnett, Michael Cera and Rosario Dawson.

"THE SHACK" PG-13, 2:12. Drama, fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex.

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called "The Shack." Starring Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer and Tim McGraw.

• 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.­