Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times.

OPENING FRIDAY

‘Wonderful Nightmare’

(Not reviewed)

Rom-com starring Uhm Jung-Hwa as a well-known attorney who dies because of a mistake made in heaven and is reborn as an ordinary housewife, played by Song Seung-Heon. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:05) At Pearlridge West

‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’

In this animated film set in a Mediterranean village, an exiled poet, his housekeeper and her free-spirited young daughter embark on a fateful journey. With the voices of Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek and Quvenzhane Wallis. Written by Roger Allers. Multiple directors. (PG, 1:24) At Kahala 8

‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’

At the height of the Cold War, a CIA operative and a KGB agent join forces to stop an international criminal organization. With Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander. Written by Guy Ritchie and Lionel Wigram. Directed by Ritchie. In Imax. (PG-13, 1:56)

‘Straight Outta Compton’

A biopic about the rise and fall of the seminal Los Angeles gangsta rap group N.W.A, led by Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E. With O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell. Written by Andrea Berloff. Directed by F. Gary Gray. (R, 2:22)

NOW PLAYING

‘Ant-Man’

A master thief (Paul Rudd) seeking redemption dons a suit that allows him to shrink in size but increase in strength to face down a new generation of threats. With Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas and Corey Stoll. Written by Rudd and Adam McKay. Directed by Peyton Reed.(PG-13, 1:57)

‘Assassination’

(Not reviewed)

During Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, resistance fighters plot to assassinate two high-level targets. With Gianna Jun, Lee Jung-jae and Ha Jung-woo. Written and directed by Choi Dong-hoon. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:20) At Pearlridge West

‘Fantastic Four’

When a scientific expedition to an alternate universe transforms them, a quartet of outsiders must learn to harness their new abilities and stop a former friend turned enemy. With Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell. Written by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank. Directed by Trank. In 3-D. (PG-13, 1:40)

‘The Gift’

Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall star, playing a young married couple who have a chance encounter with an old high school acquaintance (Joel Edgerton), throwing their lives into a dark tailspin. Written and directed by Edgerton. (R, 1:48)

‘Inside Out’

An 11-year-old girl and her family move to a new city, prompting her five personified emotions to help guide her through the transition in this animated Disney/Pixar film. With the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black and Mindy Kaling. Written by Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley. Directed by Docter and Ronnie del Carmen. (PG, 1:35) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Irrational Man’

A tormented philosophy professor (Joaquin Phoenix) finds a will to live when he commits a crazy act to help a total stranger. With Emma Stone and Parker Posey. Written and directed by Woody Allen. (R, 1:34) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8

‘Jurassic World’

At an island theme park where dinosaurs have been resurrected through science, a genetically engineered specimen escapes confinement and plunges the park into chaos. With Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D’Onofrio. Written by Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow. Directed by Trevorrow. In 3-D. (PG-13, 2:04) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Minions’

The capsule-shaped creatures known as Minions search for a new evil mastermind to follow in this spinoff of the “Despicable Me” animated films. With the voices of Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm. Written by Brian Lynch. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. In 3-D.(PG, 1:28)

‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’

With the IMF disbanded, secret agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team face off against a shadowy group of highly trained operatives hellbent on creating a new world order. With Jeremy Renner and Rebecca Ferguson. Written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. (PG-13, 2:11)

‘Mr. Holmes’

In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes faces the end of his days in a remote seaside farmhouse, where he begins to rely on his housekeeper’s young son and revisits the unsolved case that forced him into retirement. With Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Milo Parker. Written by Jeffrey Hatcher. Directed by Bill Condon. (PG, 1:34) At Kahala 8

‘Pixels’

Aliens misinterpret videos of classic arcade video games as a declaration of war and use them as models for an invasion of Earth, and an old-school joystick jockey (Adam Sandler) is enlisted to fend them off. With Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan. Written by Tim Herlihy Dowling. Directed by Chris Columbus. (PG-13, 1:38)

‘Ricki and the Flash’

A fading rock musician (Meryl Streep) who chased stardom at the expense of her family tries to reconnect with her daughter (Mamie Gummer), who has been devastated by her failed marriage. With Kevin Kline and Rick Springfield. Written by Diablo Cody. Directed by Jonathan Demme. (PG-13, 1:40)

‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’

A bored sheep and his flock conspire to take a day off, but when their plan goes awry they’re forced to mount a rescue mission. With the voices of Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes and Omid Djalili. Written and directed by Mark Burton and Richard Starzak. (PG, 1:24)

‘Southpaw’

When a lefty boxing champ (Jake Gyllenhaal) known for his brutal but effective style suffers a personal tragedy, he teams with a hard-bitten former pugilist (Forest Whitaker) to fight his way back to redemption. With Rachel McAdams. Written by Kurt Sutter and Richard Wenk. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. (R, 2:04)

‘Trainwreck’

A hard-living men’s magazine writer (Amy Schumer) who doesn’t believe in monogamy is thrown for a loop when she starts to fall for her latest profile subject, an endearing sports doctor (Bill Hader). With Brie Larson. Written by Schumer. Directed by Judd Apatow. (R, 2:02) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Ward Stadium 16

‘Vacation’

Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a suburban everyman (Ed Helms) surprises his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons with a cross-country trip to an amusement park. With Leslie Mann and Chris Hemsworth. Written and directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. (R, 1:39)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

‘Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection “F”’

Noon SaturdayAug. 15 and 7 p.m. MondayAug. 17 at Ward Stadium 16, $8.75-$12.25

Two members of Frieza’s army hope to find Dragon Balls to revive Frieza, thus seeking revenge on the Saiyans.

Turner Classic Movies Presents ‘Grease Sing-A-Long’

2 and 7 p.m. SundayAug. 16 and WednesdayAug. 19 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13.09

Sing along with Danny (John Travolta), Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and the rest of the T-birds and Pink Ladies in this 1978 classic about a “good girl” and a greaser who try to rekindle their summer romance.

Royal Shakespeare Company: ‘The Merchant of Venice’

2 p.m. WednesdayAug. 19 at Kahala 8, $20

Makram J. Khoury and Patsy Ferran make their RSC debut as Shylock and Portia in director Polly Findlay’s production of Shakespeare’s drama, which also stars Jamie Ballard as Antonio.

Arthouse

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 members

‘Ohina Short Film Showcase 2015’

Friday-Sunday. Showcase of island-made short films by local independent filmmakers. Opening-night reception and meet the filmmakers, cast and crew, 6 p.m. Friday, with film screening of "’Ohina Short Film Showcase: Program 1" at 7:30 p.m., $15, $12 for members.

‘Ohina Short Film Showcase: Program 1’

7:30 p.m. Friday ($15, $12 for members) and 1 p.m. Saturday, $10, $8 for members

Films include Keiko Sugihara’s "B9" (0:14), Michael Tanji’s "The Third Love" (0:04), Maribel Apuya’s "A Sakada Story" (0:09), Kyle Kosaki’s "Yu" (0:11), Bradley Tangonan’s "High Rider" (0:07), Josh Almario’s "Sid" (0:15), David Rosen’s "The Fishing Club" (0:29) and Sherwin Acidera’s "The Story of Robert Yokoyama" (0:10).

‘Ohina Short Film Showcase: Program 2’

7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday

Films include Dane Neves’ "Poison Apple" (0:10), Kali Kasashima’s "N. King" (0:11), Walter Dods’ "Kahea" (0:18), Christopher Kahunahana’s "Lahaina Noon" (0:15), Allison Kennedy’s "The Lei Makers" (0:08), Cassie Favreau-Chung’s "Life in Frames" (0:11), Erin Lau’s "Day Pass" (0:18) and Christopher Ahn and Alexander Bocchieri’s "Tony" (0:08).

‘Ohina Short Film Showcase Mashup’

7:30 p.m. Sunday

The festival ends with a surprise selection of new favorites and ‘Ohina classics.

2015 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour

1 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Features six award-winning short films from this year’s festival: "World of Tomorrow" (2015, 0:17), "SMILF" (2015, 0:09), "Oh Lucy!" (2014, Japan/Singapore/U.S., 0:22), "The Face of Ukraine: Casting Oksana Baiul" (2015, Russian/Ukrainian, 0:07), "Storm Hits Jacket" (2014, France, 0:13), "Object" (2015, Poland, 0:15).

MOVIE MUSEUM

3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members

‘LOL (Laughing Out Loud)’

11 a.m., and 2:45 and 6:30 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m., and 5 and 9 p.m. Monday

When a Parisian teen learns her boyfriend cheated on her during summer vacation, she retaliates by flirting with his best friend, forging a relationship that starts to heat up as their high school class prepares for a London excursion. With Sophie Marceau and Christa Theret. For ages 15 and older. In French with English subtitles. (2008, France, 1:43)

‘5 Flights Up’

1, 4:45 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, and 11:30 a.m., and 3 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

A married couple of 40 years, tired of climbing up five floors each day, finally decides to put their Brooklyn, N.Y., apartment on the market, having seen its value rise from a mere $5,000 to a whopping $1 million. Suddenly, this once-peaceful home is the subject of an intense war of offers and counteroffers — and some folks show up simply for the wine and cheese. With Diane Keaton, Morgan Freeman and Cynthia Nixon. Rated PG-13. (2014, 1:32)

‘Peace’

11 a.m., and 2:45 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday

Documentary about cat lover Toshio, who helps transport seniors and disabled people, and wife Hiroko, a caregiver. Together they care for 91-year-old World War II veteran Shiro Hashimoto, who is dying of lung cancer yet defiantly smokes cigarettes. For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2010, U.S./Japan/South Korea, 1:15)

‘About Her Brother’

12:30, 4:15 and 8 p.m. Saturday

Even as Ginko and her daughter Koharu lead a peaceful life in Tokyo, Ginko’s younger brother manages to crash Koharu’s wedding reception and continue to embarrass the family. The other siblings want to disown him, but Ginko struggles to find a place for him. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2010, Japan, 2:06)

‘A la Mala’

1:15, 4:45 and 8:15 p.m. Sunday

A struggling actress finds a niche in earning much-needed cash when she is hired by suspicious women to test their significant others’ fidelity. After acing an audition for a TV series and thinking she can finally quit her side job, the producer asks her help in seducing and dumping an ex-boyfriend. Rated PG-13. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2015, Mexico, 1:39)

‘OLO: The Boy From Tibet’

1, 3 and 7 p.m. Monday

Documentary about a 10-year-old boy who had escaped his home country at the age 6 and is now living in India. For ages 10 and older. In Tibetan and English with subtitles. (2012, Japan, 1:48)

‘Poodle Springs’

11 a.m., and 2:45, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. Thursday

Adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s last novel, set in 1963. A detective (James Caan) in his late 50s, while dealing with a trophy wife wanting to move into a new, ritzy community, begins to wallow among the criminal element in hopes of solving a couple of crimes, then stumbles onto something big with surprising consequences. For ages 15 and older. With Dina Meyer, Brian Cox and Joe Don Baker. (1998, 1:40)

‘Josee, the Tiger and the Fish’ (‘Joze to tora to sakana tachi’)

12:45 and 6:15 p.m. Thursday

A college student runs to stop a baby buggy from careening out of control, and instead of a baby, he finds a young woman in it. Josie, who has cerebral palsy, has been kept out of society’s eye by her grandmother, but everything changes after she meets Tsuneo. For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2003, Japan, 1:56)

FRESH CAFE DOWNTOWN

"Monday Dinner Theatre," 7 p.m. Monday, 1111 Nuuanu Ave. (436-4326); $5 at the door

‘Anita O’Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer’

This documentary about the singer-stylist, whose unique sound puts her among one of the finest jazz vocalists, features archival footage of performances, interviews and comments by friends, critics and other musicians. Directed by Robbie Cavolina. (2007, 1:30)