Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times. For full reviews of movies opening this weekend, see the Today section. 

OPENED WEDNESDAY

‘Brooklyn’

A young Irish immigrant (Saoirse Ronan) making her way through 1950s Brooklyn is torn between her new home and romance and the pull of her past. With Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen. Written by Nick Hornby. Directed by John Crowley. (PG-13, 1:51) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8

‘Creed’

"Fruitvale Station" star Michael B. Jordan portrays Apollo Creed’s son, who asks his late father’s former rival, Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, to return to boxing as his trainer. With Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad and Anthony Bellew. Directed by Ryan Coogler; written by Coogler and Aaron Covington, based on characters from the "Rocky" series written by Stallone. (PG-13, 2:12)

‘The Good Dinosaur’

An apatosaurus makes a human friend in a world where dinosaurs did not go extinct in Pixar’s latest animated film. With the voices of Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Steve Zahn, Anna Paquin and Sam Elliott. Directed by Peter Sohn. (PG, 1:40)

‘Trumbo’

In the 1940s, screenwriter Dalton Trumbo’s successful career comes crashing down as he and other Hollywood figures are blacklisted for their political beliefs. With Bryan Cranston, Elle Fanning and Diane Lane. Written by John McNamara. Directed by Jay Roach. (R, 2:04) At Kahala 8

‘Victor Frankenstein’

James McAvoy stars with Daniel Radcliffe as Igor in this revamp of Mary Shelley’s classic tale, in which the doctor’s cutting-edge research into immortality goes too far, resulting in terrifying consequences. Written by Max Landis. Directed by Paul McGuigan. (PG-13, 1:49)

NOW PLAYING

‘The 33’

Dramatic telling of the 2010 Chilean mine disaster, when an international team raced the clock to rescue 33 miners trapped 200 stories below ground. With Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin, Lou Diamond Phillips and Gabriel Byrne. Written by Mikko Alanne, Craig Borten and Michael Thomas, based on the screen story by Jose Rivera and the book "Deep Down Dark" by Hector Tobar. Directed by Patricia Riggen. (PG-13, 2:00)

‘Goosebumps’

The new boy in town and the girl next door must spring into action after accidentally releasing the monsters trapped in her father’s books. With Dylan Minnette, Halston Sage and Jack Black. Written by Darren Lemke. Directed by Rob Letterman. (PG, 1:43) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’

Jennifer Lawrence is back for the fourth and final film in the young adult franchise, which pits Katniss and friends against President Snow as they attempt to liberate the citizens of Panem. With Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Donald Sutherland. Written by Peter Craig and Danny Strong, adaptation by Suzanne Collins, based on her novel, "Mockingjay." Directed by Francis Lawrence. (PG-13, 2:17)

‘The Last Witch Hunter’  

As a warrior cursed with immortality continues his quest to rid the world of witches, an old foe returns from the dead. With Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood and Rose Leslie. Written by Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Directed by Breck Eisner. (PG-13, 1:46) At Pearl Highlands Stadium 12

‘Love the Coopers’

Four generations gather for their annual Christmas Eve festivities, which are upended by unexpected guests and a surprising turn of events. With Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton and Olivia Wilde. Written by Steven Rogers. Directed by Jessie Nelson. (PG-13, 1:47)

‘The Martian’

Separated from his crew and presumed dead after a massive storm, an astronaut (Matt Damon) stranded on the red planet does everything he can to survive until he’s rescued. With Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara and Kristen Wiig. Written by Drew Goddard. Directed by Ridley Scott. In 3-D. (PG-13, 2:10) At Ward Stadium 16

‘The Night Before’

Three longtime friends — Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie — fend off adulthood while pursuing the ultimate Christmas party. With Lizzy Caplan, Jillian Bell, Michael Shannon and Mindy Kaling. Written by Jonathan Levine, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter and Ariel Shaffir. Directed by Levine. (R, 1:41)

‘The Peanuts Movie’

Lovable loser Charlie Brown and his daring beagle, Snoopy, embark on fateful adventures. With the voices of Noah Schnapp, Hadley Miller and Alex Garfin. Written by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano. Directed by Steve Martino. In 3-D. (G, 1:33)

‘Secret in Their Eyes’

An FBI investigator (Chiwetel Ejiofor) turns up a new lead in the murder of a young girl, a case that tore apart his team 13 years earlier. With Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts. Written and directed by Billy Ray. (PG-13, 1:51)

‘Spectre’

A cryptic message from his past sends secret agent James Bond on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. With Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux. Written by John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. Directed by Sam Mendes. (PG-13, 2:28)

‘Spotlight’

A fact-based drama about the Boston Globe’s months-long investigation of a cover-up of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. With Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber and Mark Ruffalo. Written by Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer. Directed by McCarthy. (R, 2:08) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Football: University of Hawaii vs. Louisiana-Monroe

6 p.m. Saturday at Koko Marina and Koolau Stadium 10, $12

TCM Presents "Roman Holiday"

2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13

The classic romantic comedy from 1953 starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. (PG, 2:00)

Branagh Theatre: "The Winter’s Tale"

7:30 p.m. Monday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16 (PG-13, 3:00)

Judi Dench stars as Paulina and Kenneth Branagh plays Leontes in Shakespeare’s timeless play. Co-directed by Rob Ashford and Branagh.

"The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu Live"

6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $25 (NR, 4:30)

Soprano Marlis Petersen plays Alban Berg’s notorious femme fatale.

Rifftrax Live: "Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny"

8 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13 (PG-13, 1:50)

Mike, Kevin and Bill riff the 1972 children’s fantasy film about a bunch of kids trying to help Santa Claus free his sleigh from a Florida beach.

The cyber-punk anime franchise from Japan returns with “Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie.”

ARTHOUSE

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

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

‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’

1 and 7:30 p.m. today

The latest action-packed anime film in the 25-year-old cyber-punk, sci-fi franchise. War, political intrigue, cyber-hacking and sleuthing are on the agenda for protagonist Motoko Kusanagi. (2015, Japan, 1:40)

‘Ua Mau Ke Ea: Sovereign Endures’

2 p.m. Saturday , puafoundation.org, free.

Through clever writing and cinematography, the filmmaking team tells the story of Hawaii’s history and examines key events that helped shape Polynesia’s first nation state. Directed by Kau’i Sai-Dudoit and produced by Pua Foundation. (2012, 1:20)

The A-List

Runs Saturday through Jan. 1. Curator Abbie Algar selects the best films released in theaters and festivals throughout the year.

>> ‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River’

7:30 p.m. Saturday

This box office record-breaker in Korea last year is about an elderly couple, married for 76 years, who face the question of how one will survive when the other passes away. In Korean with English subtitles. (2014, S. Korea, 1:26)

>> ‘Phoenix’

7:30 p.m. Tuesday

A German-Jewish nightclub singer survives a concentration camp but must undergo reconstructive face surgery due to a bullet wound. She emerges with a new face that even her former husband doesn’t recognize — but instead of revealing herself, she aims to figure out if he was the one who betrayed her to the Nazis. In German with English subtitles. (2014, Germany, 1:35)

>> ‘Tangerine’

1 p.m. Thursday

Set in Los Angeles’ unofficial red-light district on Christmas Eve, a transgender sex worker, fresh out of prison, hears that her pimp boyfriend wasn’t loyal while she was gone. She and her working-girl best friend are on a mission to seek the truth about the rumor. This film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, was shot in its entirety on iPhones. (2015, 1:37)

>> ‘The Look of Silence’

7:30 p.m. Thursday

Joshua Oppenheimer’s follow-up to the Oscar-nominated ‘The Act of Killing’ documents the perpetrators of the Indonesian genocide as parents learns how their son was murdered, and the identity of the murderers. In Indonesian with English subtitles. (2014, Denmark/Indonesia/Finland/Norway/U.K./Israel/France/U.S./Germany/Netherlands, 1:43)

Opera on Screen: ‘Pavarotti & Friends: The Duets’

1 p.m. Sunday and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday

The most emotional and world-famous pieces of the series, featuring Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli Notte, Bon Jovi, Bono, James Brown, Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Celine Dion, the Eurythmics, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Sting and Zucchero. (2008, Italy, 1:10)

MOVIE MUSEUM

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

>> Der Knochenmann (‘The Bone Man’)

Noon, 3:45 and 9 p.m. today

A big-city repo man is sent to an Austrian country inn to retrieve a car but instead of performing the seemingly easy job, he stumbles upon an escalating series of deaths and even a romance in the making. For ages 17 and older. In German with English subtitles. (2009, Austria, 2:01)

‘Paulette’

2, 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. today ; and 1, 4 and 7:15 p.m. Sunday

Urban comedy about a foulmouthed and bigoted grandmother who finds redemption in becoming a cannabis dealer as her "gang of grannies" takes on organized crime in Paris. Rated R. In French with English subtitles. (2012, France, 1:27)

‘Un Carnet De Bal’ (‘Dance Program’)

11 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Saturday ; and 1:15 and 8:15 p.m. Monday

A wealthy widow ponders how her life may have turned out had she married a different man, so she tracks down several from her past and learns they became a mayor, hairdresser, crook and a monk. For ages 10 and older. In French with English subtitles. (1937, France, 2:24)

‘The Dancer and the Thief’ (‘El baile de la Victoria’)

1:30, 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday ; and 11 a.m., and 3:45 and 6 p.m. Monday

Adaptation of Antonio Skarmeta’s novel about two men, not long out of prison: Angel is planning a robbery with the help of safe cracker Nicolas, and falls in love with a dancer rendered mute. For ages 15 and older. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2009, Spain, 2:07)

‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’

11:30 a.m., and 2:30, 5:30 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday

Delightful family film with no dialogue (except for some grunts, squeals and a "baaa-bershop" quartet) about a sheep who causes a crisis on Mossy Bottom Farm after deciding to take the day off. (2015, U.K./France, 1:25)

‘The Fifth Wheel’ (‘L’ultima ruota del carro’)

12:30, 4:45 and 9 p.m. Thursday

This comedy-drama revolves around Ernesto who, since childhood, was told by his father he would amount to nothing. When he falls for a woman named Angela, he strives to do anything to build her a happy home while struggling in the midst of Italy’s changes in politics, the economy and society. For ages 12 and older. In Italian with English subtitles. (2013, Italy, 1:53)

‘Amy’

2:30 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday

Asif Kapadia’s documentary about the life of British soul singer Amy Winehouse, who died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27. Rated R. (2015, U.S./U.K., 2:08)

FRESH CAFE DOWNTOWN

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

‘The Rape of Europa’

Richard Berge’s documentary about the theft and destruction of Europe’s art treasures by the Nazis over a 12-year span during the Third Reich and World War II, and the preservation of many important pieces, thanks to art professionals and ordinary heroes who banded together to hide, safeguard, recover and return the pieces. (2006, 1:57)