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Mother and cub pandas Ya Ya and Mei Mei in the film “Born in China.” Disneynature photo via AP
Katherine Heigle and Isabella Kai Rice star in “Unforgettable.” Warner Bros. Entertainment photo via AP
Johan Heldenbergh stars in “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” Focus Features photo via AP
Ryan Reynolds stars in the horror, sci-fi thriller “Life.” Columbia Pictures-Sony photo via AP
Mother and cub pandas Ya Ya and Mei Mei in the film “Born in China.” Disneynature photo via AP
Katherine Heigle and Isabella Kai Rice star in “Unforgettable.” Warner Bros. Entertainment photo via AP
Johan Heldenbergh stars in “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” Focus Features photo via AP
Ryan Reynolds stars in the horror, sci-fi thriller “Life.” Columbia Pictures-Sony 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
"FREE FIRE" R, 1:30. Action, crime, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shootout and a game of survival. Starring Sharlto Copley, Brie Larson and Armie Hammer.
"GIFTED" PG-13, 1:41. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Starring Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace and Lindsay Duncan.
OPENS FRIDAY
"BORN IN CHINA" G, 1:16. Documentary. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Venturing into the wilds of China, "Born in China" captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs. Starring John Krasinski and Xun Zhou.
"CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE" NR, Romance. Kaahumanu 6.
Two strangers, Gab and Dos, got tangled in fate when they accidentally got married. How? Why? When? Where? And - what?. Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Matteo Guidicelli.
"UNFORGETTABLE" R, 1:40. Drama, thriller. Kaahumanu 6.
A woman sets out to make life hell for her ex-husband's new wife. Starring Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl and Geoff Stults.
SPECIAL SCREENING:
"THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE" (40th Anniversary) PG-13, 2:00. Special event. Screening is at 7 p.m. today at Maui Mall Megaplex.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Grateful Dead documentary.
"THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: EUGENE ONEGIN" Live. Special event. 4:00. Screening is at 12:55 p.m. Saturday and an encore screening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex.
The Met: Live in HD 2016-17 season presents a broadcast of Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin."
"THE GRADUATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY" PG, 2:00. Special event. Screening is at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Maui Mall Megaplex.
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Studio Canal are bringing "The Graduate" for a special two-day event, which includes an introduction from a TCM host.
"TED CINEMA EXPERIENCE: OPENING EVENT" PG, 2:15. Special event. Screening is at 8 p.m. Monday at Maui Mall Megaplex.
Fathom Events and BY Experience bring the opening night of the TED2017 Conference, featuring the world's leading thinkers and doers, live from the Vancouver Convention Centre in Canada.
STILL PLAYING
"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" PG, 2:09. Family, fantasy, musical. Kaahumanu 6.
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.
"GHOST IN THE SHELL" PG-13, 1:46. Action, crime, drama. Maui Mall Megaplex. Ends today at 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.
"GOING IN STYLE" PG-13, 1:36. Comedy, crime. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. Starring Joey King, Morgan Freeman and Ann-Margret.
"KONG: SKULL ISLAND" PG-13, 2:00. Action, adventure, fantasy. Kaahumanu 6.
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.
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. 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.
"SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE" PG, 1:29. Animation, adventure, comedy. Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history. Starring Ariel Winter, Michelle Rodriguez and Joe Manganiello.
"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 CASE FOR CHRIST" PG, 1:52. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.
An investigative journalist and self-proclaimed atheist sets out to disprove the existence of God after his wife becomes a Christian. Starring Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen and Faye Dunaway.
"THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS" PG-13, 2:16. Action, crime, thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex, Kaahumanu 6 and Lahaina Wharf Cinema.
When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before. Starring Vin Diesel, Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson.
"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.
* 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.