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Movies: ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’

DISNEY

Christopher Walken provides the voice for King Louie in Disney’s newest remake of “The Jungle Book.”

OPENING FRIDAY

‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’ ***

More than a decade later, the Southside Chicago hangout has gone co-ed in this sequel to the 2002 comedy. With Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall. Written by Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. (PG-13, 1:51)

‘Criminal’ **

The memories, secrets and skills of a dead CIA operative are implanted into the brain of a death-row inmate (Kevin Costner). With Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones. Written by Douglas Cook & David Weisberg. Directed by Ariel Vromen. (R, 1:53)

‘Fan’

(Not reviewed)

Indian thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan in two roles — a Bollywood actor and the rabid fan who will do anything to meet him. Directed by Maneesh Sharma. In Hindi with English subtitles. (NR, 2:22) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘The Jungle Book’ ***

Director Jon Favreau guides this live-action and CGI version of Rudyard Kipling’s tale, which follows the adventures of the raised-by-wolves boy Mowgli. With Neel Sethi and the voices of Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba. Written by Justin Marks. (PG, 1:46)

NOW PLAYING

‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ **1/2

A woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself imprisoned in a cellar, unsure whether to believe her captor (John Goodman), who claims the outside world has been rendered uninhabitable. With John Gallagher Jr. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg. (PG-13, 1:45) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ **

Ben Affleck dons the cowl to take on Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel in the duo’s first big-screen pairing. With Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons. Written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer. Directed by Zack Snyder. (PG-13, 2:31)

‘The Boss’ ** 1/2

Melissa McCarthy stars as a high-profile businesswoman who is sent to prison for insider trading, then tries to rebuild her image. With Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Kathy Bates. Written by McCarthy & Ben Falcone & Steve Mallory. Directed by Falcone. (R, 1:39)

‘Deadpool’ *1/2

Ryan Reynolds stars as a former Special Forces operative turned unconventional antihero in this Marvel Comics adaptation. With Morena Baccarin and Ed Skrein. Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Directed by Tim Miller. (R, 1:46) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Demolition’ **1/2

Newly widowed investment banker (Jake Gyllenhaal) pursues a destructive path, until a customer service rep (Naomi Watts) takes an interest. With Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis. Written by Bryan Sipe. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallee. (R, 1:40)

‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ *

In the final installment of the trilogy, Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Ford (Theo James) go beyond the walls enclosing Chicago and face shocking new discoveries. With Jeff Daniels, Maggie Q, Octavia Spencer, Miles Teller and Naomi Watts. Written by Noah Oppenheim, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage and Stephen Chbosky. Directed by Robert Schwentke. (PG-13, 2:01)

‘Eye in the Sky’ *** 1/2

A joint U.S.-British military operation to capture terrorists in Kenya using drones takes a potentially deadly turn. Starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul amd Alan Rickman. Written by Guy Hibbert. Directed by Gavin Hood. (R, 1:42)

‘God’s Not Dead 2’

(Not reviewed)

A teacher (Melissa Joan Hart) responds to a student’s question about Jesus and lands in deep trouble. (R, 1:58)

‘Hardcore Henry’ ***

An amnesiac awakens only to be immediately shot at before his wife (Haley Bennett) is kidnapped by a vicious Moscow warlord. With Sharlto Copley and Danila Kozlovsky. Written and directed by Ilya Naishuller. In English and Russian with Russian and English subtitles. (R, 1:36)

‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ ***1/2

Sally Field stars as a woman who experiences a late-in-life renaissance via a self-help seminar and a handsome new co-worker (Max Greenfield). With Beth Behrs. Written by Michael Showalter and Laura Terruso. Directed by Showalter. (R, 1:30) At Kahala 8

‘Marguerite’ ****

In 1921 France, a wealthy woman (Catherine Frot) pursues her passion for music despite an evident lack of talent. With Andre Marcon, Denis Mpunga. Directed by Xavier Giannoli. In French with English subtitles. (R, 2:07) At Kahala 8

‘Midnight Special’ ***1/2

Michael Shannon stars as a father who takes his supernaturally empowered son on the run from religious zealots, law enforcement and the feds. With Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols. (PG-13, 1:51)

‘Miracles from Heaven’ **1/2

After an accident, a young girl (Kylie Rogers) with an incurable disease experiences a reversal unexplainable by medical experts. With Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson and John Carroll Lynch. Written by Randy Brown. Directed by Patricia Riggen. (PG, 1:49)

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ *1/2

Nia Vardalos returns in this follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. With John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Gia Carides. Written by Vardalos. Directed by Kirk Jones. (PG, 1:34)

‘Zootopia’ ***

Rookie cop Judy Hopps — a bunny — teams up with slick con-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve a mystery in Disney’s 55th animated feature. Voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Shakira. Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore; co-directed by Jared Bush. (PG, 1:48)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

The Metropolitan Opera: “Roberto Devereux”

12:55 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $25 (NR, 3:30)

Cast includes soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as Queen Elizabeth and tenor Matthew Polenzani in the title role. Also with mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien. Conducted by Maurizio Benini.

“This is Winter Jam”

7 p.m. Tuesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13 (PG, 1:35)

Christian music’s biggest artists take viewers behind the scenes of one of the world’s largest tours, “Winter Jam Tour Spectacular.” With never-before seen interviews and the world premiere of King & Country’s new music video, “Priceless.”

Royal Opera House: “Boris Godunov”

7 p.m. Tuesday and 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kahala 8, $20 (NR, 3:00)

Richard Jones directs Musorgsky’s only completed opera, starring Bryn Terfel in the title role.

Project Itoh’s “The Empire of Corpses”

7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Ward Stadium with Titan XC, $12 (NR, 2:00)

Phillip K. Dick’s award-winning novel comes to life via zombie steampunk anime: In an alternate version of 19th-century London, medical student John Watson is obsessed with replicating Dr. Victor Frankenstein’s work — giving human souls to re-animated corpses.

“Grease Sing-a-Long”

7 and 10 p.m. Wednesday at Ward Stadium with Titan XC, $10 (PG-13, 1:50)

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s popular 1978 musical returns in an interactive format. Part of the Hana Hou Picture Show.

“Renoir — The Unknown Artist”

7 p.m. Thursday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16 (NR, 1:40)

Documentary on Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who was known for his impressionist paintings but in later life grew tired of the style, creating a remarkable collection of 181 paintings that were both revered and reviled by different factions. This Art & Architecture in Cinema series biography uncovers the link between these paintings and works by Picasso and Matisse.

Studio Ghibli Festival

Consolidated Theatres is in the midst of its Studio Ghibli Festival, which ends May 5. Tickets are $10 per show. For additional films screening beyond Thursday, please go to 808ne.ws/ghiblifest.

“My Neighbors the Yamadas”

Dubbed in English, 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani; and in Japanese with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pearlridge West (NR, 1:44)

The everyday activities of the irresponsible, slovenly and lazy Yamada family come to life through a series of rough sketches and outlines, which are filled with soft colors that evoke a watercolor painting.

“Spirited Away”

Dubbed in English, 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahala; and in Japanese with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Monday at Ward Stadium with Titan XC and 7 p.m. Tuesday at Pearlridge West (NR, 2:05)

Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning story of 10-year-old Chichiro’s adventure into a dream-like spirit world where she works in a bat**ouse for the gods.

“Princess Mononoke”

Dubbed in English, 11 a.m. Sunday at Koko Marina; and in Japanese with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kapolei and 7 p.m. Thursday at Ko‘olau Stadium 10 (NR, 2:14)

Ashitaka, a young warrior, is cursed while defending his village from a demonic boar god and travels west to find a cure. The film broke the box-office record on its original release in Japan.

“The Cat Returns”

Dubbed in English, 11 a.m. Sunday at Ko‘olau Stadium 10; and in Japanese with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Thursday at Kapolei (NR, 1:15)

Sequel to “Whisper of the Heart.” Haru, a quiet suburban schoolgirl, saves a cat and finds that the cat is the son of the King of Cats. In a show of gratitude, the king cat showers Haru with gifts and decrees that she shall marry the cat prince and live with them in the secret Kingdom of Cats.

“Whisper of the Heart”

In Japanese with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Monday at Kapolei, (G, 1:51)

A young girl who has aspirations of becoming a writer establishes a connection with a wannabe violinmaker.

“Tales from Earthsea”

In Japanese with English subtitles, 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani and 7 p.m. April 25 at Kapolei; and dubbed in English, 11 a.m. April 24 at Ko‘olau Stadium 10 (PG-13, 1:55)

Master Wizard Lord Archmage Sparrowhawk and young Prince Arren set out in search of the force that is causing the world’s imbalance, thus threatening to destroy the world.

Arthouse

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

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

Filipino Film Festival

Through April 24; $10, $8 members, free for ages 17 and under; 532-6097.

>> ‘Kid Kulafu’

1 and 7:30 p.m. today

Newcomer Buboy Villar portrays boxing great Manny Pacquiao living a day-to-day existence and then moving from the mountains to the streets of Manila on a brutal and intense journey after discovering his natural talent for boxing. Directed by Paul Soriano. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:49)

>> ‘An Kubo sa Kawayanan: The House by the Bamboo Grove’

1 p.m. Saturday

Michelle is a talented embroiderer who lives in a world of her own in a nurturing home by a bamboo grove, where she finds joy and peace in simple things. Yet those around her try to convince her to abandon the house. In Bicolano with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:23)

>> ‘Sleepless’

4 p.m. Saturday

Two stressed-out, insomniac agents at a call center develop a possible romance over several sleepless nights while talking about everything from love to zombies. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 2:00)

>> ‘All You Need Is Pag-Ibig’

7:30 p.m. Saturday

Forms of love — family, sibling, puppy, unrequited, ruined, prospering, in-denial, jaded and even true love — are explored in this heartwarming family movie directed by Antoinette Jadadone. In Tagalog with English subtitles. (2015, Philippines, 1:54)

‘Cemetery of Splendor’

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

When soldiers are struck with a mysterious sleeping sickness, they are taken to a hospital in a remote city where the medical team discovers a possible connection between their condition and the mythic ancient site under the clinic. In Thai with English subtitles. (2015, Thailand, 2:02)

MOVIE MUSEUM

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

‘Sanshiro Sugata’

11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. today

This adaptation of Tsuneo Tomita’s novel follows a young judo student’s spiritual growth of a fighter as he becomes a martial artist. For ages 10 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1965, Japan, 2:33)

‘Suite Dreams’ (‘Uchoten Hoteru’)

1:45, 4 and 9 p.m. today

A hotel manager tries to avoid running into his ex-wife’s new husband, who is set to receive an award at a hotel party, but he is also busy dealing with an event schedule that includes a duck and a fugitive hooker on the loose. For ages 13 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2006, Japan, 2:00)

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

11 a.m. and 1:30, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday

Two unlikely heroes — a scavenger girl and a defecting Stormtrooper — battle the First Order (formerly known as the Empire) with the help of Han Solo and Princess Leia 30 years after Darth Vader’s defeat. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker has disappeared. With Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. Rated PG-13. (2015, 2:15)

‘Snow Trail’ (‘Ginrei no hate’)

Noon, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday; 1:45 and 7 p.m. Monday

Three Japanese robbers on the run from the law are treated with kindness and receive assistance from local country folk in the treacherous mountains during midwinter. For ages 10 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1947, Japan, 1:39)

‘The Nightingale’

1:45, 5:15 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday

A farmer who spent 20 years living alone in Beijing so his son could attend college decides to return to his home village, and is asked by his daughter-in-law to take his spoiled granddaughter along. For ages 10 and older. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (2013, China/France, 1:40)

‘Of Mind and Music’

Noon, 3:30, 5:15 and 8:45 p.m. Monday

A neuroscientist, whose mother dies of Alzheimer’s disease while he attends an out-of-town conference, finds solace in listening to street musicians to soothe his guilt and grief. One day he meets dementia-stricken Una and discovers that her memories are triggered by the power of music. Rated PG-13. (2016, 1:38)

‘A Taxing Woman’ (‘Marusa no Onna’)

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

A tax agent freshly promoted to investigator is intent on bringing down a big-league tax cheat, but the more she investigates the “love hotel” chain owner, the more she gains respect for him — and a mutual admiration. For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1987, Japan, 2:07)

‘A Taxing Woman’s Return’ (‘Marusa no Onna 2’)

2 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday

A tax inspector tasked with taking down Chief Elder Onizawa of Heaven’s Path uncovers a scandalous conspiracy while posing as a religious leader. For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1988, Japan, 2:07)

CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES SPRING 2016 FILM SERIES

Feature films through April that focus on women and rapid transition in Korean society. Free screenings will be at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 1881 East-West Road, 956-7041.

‘My Mother, the Mermaid’

6:30 p.m. Tuesday

Na-yong, tired of living with her relentless parents, sets out to find her missing father at her parents’ hometown on an island where, to her surprise, her mother suddenly appears as a lovely and innocent 21-year-old mermaid who falls for the village mailman. (2004, South Korea, 1:47)

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