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Movies: ‘Kevin Hart — What Now?,’ ‘The Accountant’

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Denzel Washington plays a sharpshooter in “The Magnificent Seven.”

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Kevin Hart hits the theaters with another stand-up special, “Kevin Hart: What Now?”

OPENING FRIDAY

‘Asura: The City of Madness’

(Not reviewed)

South Korean crime thriller about a shady cop who is caught between Internal Affairs and a corrupt mayor. Directed by Kim Sung-su. In Korean with English subtitles. (NR, 2:16) At Pearlridge West

‘The Accountant’ **1/2

Action film with Ben Affleck as a numbers wizard on the autistic spectrum, whose work for organized crime draws the attention of the Treasury Department, sends him on the run with an innocent co-worker and brings out his facility at self-defense. With Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jean Smart, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow. Written by Bill Dubuque. Directed by Gavin O’Connor. (R, 2:08)

‘American Honey’

(Not reviewed)

Free-spirited teenager Star (Sasha Lane) leaves her troubled home to hit the road with a mag crew of itinerant laborers who peddle publications door-to-door during the day and party all night. With Shia LaBeouf and Riley Keough. Written and directed by Andrea Arnold. (R, 2:42) At Kahala 8

‘Kevin Hart — What Now?’ **1/2

The stand-up comedian performs his routine before 50,000 people at a Philadelphia football stadium. Written by Hart, Harry Ratchford and Joey Wells. Directed by Leslie Small and Tim Story. (R, 1:36)

‘Max Steel’

(Not reviewed)

A teenage misfit (Ben Winchell) and an extraterrestrial discover that together they form the world’s most powerful superhero. With Maria Bello and the voice of Josh Brener. Written by Christopher L. Yost. Directed by Stewart Hendler. (PG-13, 1:32)

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‘Barcelona: A Love Untold’

(Not reviewed)

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo star in a romantic drama about two people in Spain trying to escape their pasts. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan. In Filipino with English subtitles. (NR, 2:10) At Kapolei 16 and Pearlridge West

‘The Birth of a Nation’ **1/2

Nate Parker stars as literate slave and preacher Nat Turner, who led a bloody pre-Civil War uprising with the hope of freeing his people. With Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry. Written and directed by Parker and Jean McGianni Celestin. (R, 2:00)

‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ ***

Renee Zellweger returns for her third outing as Britain’s most famous singleton, who finds herself alone, pregnant and unsure — of the father’s identity. With Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones and Emma Thompson. Written by Helen Fielding, Thompson and Dan Mazer, based on the characters and story created by Fielding. Directed by Sharon Maguire. (R, 2:02) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘Deepwater Horizon’ ***

Mark Wahlberg stars in this dramatization of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster. With Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez and Kate Hudson. Written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Matthew Sand; screen story by Sand; based on a New York Times article by David Barstow, David Rohde and Stephanie Saul. Directed by Peter Berg. Imax 2-D. (PG-13, 1:47)

‘The Girl on the Train’ ***

Consumed by her recent divorce, a young woman (Emily Blunt) fantasizes about a perfect couple she sees during her daily commute. But one day she witnesses something terrible that embroils her in a mystery. With Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Allison Janney. Written by Erin Cressida Wilson and Tate Taylor. Based on the novel by Paula Hawkins. Directed by Taylor. (R, 1:52)

‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ ****

Animated Japanese-themed fantasy about a boy (voiced by Art Parkinson), his magical stringed instrument and the enchanted monkey (voiced by Charlize Theron) and beetle (voiced by Matthew McConaughey) who help him to heal a long-ago rift and reunite his family. Written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler. Directed by Travis Knight. (PG, 1:41) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

‘The Magnificent Seven’ **1/2

Townsfolk hire a septet of outlaws to defend them against a malevolent industrialist in this revision of the 1960 classic Western, based on Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai.” With Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Haley Bennett and Peter Sarsgaard. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Imax 2-D. (PG-13, 2:12)

‘Masterminds’ **1/2

An armored-truck driver (Zach Galifianakis) is lured into an absurd robbery scheme by his work crush (Kristen Wiig) and is then set up to take the fall. With Owen Wilson. Directed by Jared Hess. (PG-13, 1:34)

‘Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life’

(Not reviewed)

An imaginative, discipline-averse adolescent sets out to break every rule in the book at his new school. With Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Thomas Barbusca and Isabela Moner. Written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Kara Holden, based on the novel by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts. Directed by Steve Carr. (PG, 1:32)

‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ **

A young boy (Asa Butterfield) discovers a fantastical place where the residents possess special powers and danger lurks deep. With Eva Green, Chris O’Dowd, Allison Janney and Rupert Everett. Written by Jane Goldman, based on the novel written by Ransom Riggs. Directed by Tim Burton. (PG-13, 2:07)

‘Queen of Katwe’ ***

Chess transforms the world of a young Ugandan girl (Madina Nalwanga) from the slums when a missionary (David Oyelowo) teaches her the game and encourages her to follow her dreams. With Lupita Nyong’o. Written by William Wheeler. Directed by Mira Nair. (PG, 2:04) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18, Kahala 8 and Pearlridge West

‘Storks’ **1/2

Animated adventure in which the long-legged birds deliver packages for an internet giant until one of them inadvertently activates a dormant Baby Making Machine. With the voices of Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer and Katie Crown. Written by Nicholas Stoller. Directed by Stoller and Doug Sweetland. (PG, 1:29)

‘Suicide Squad’ *1/2

The best of the worst in villainy are recruited by the government to take on an unstoppable enemy. With Will Smith, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie. Written and directed by David Ayer. Based on characters from DC Comics. Imax 3-D. (PG-13, 2:10) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Pearl Highlands Stadium 12

‘Sully’ ***1/2

Tom Hanks stars as Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, the US Airways pilot who safely landed a jet carrying 155 passengers on the Hudson River in 2009 but faced an investigation that questioned his judgment and threatened his career. With Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney. Written by Todd Komarnicki, based on the book “Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters,” by Sullenberger. Directed by Clint Eastwood. (PG-13, 1:36) At Kahala 8

‘Voiceless’

(Not reviewed)

Christian pro-life film about a recently discharged soldier (Rusty Joiner) who tries to stop an abortion clinic from opening across the street from his church. (PG-13, 1:47) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

College football

6 p.m. Saturday at Kapolei 16, Koko Marina and Ko‘olau Stadium 10, $12

The University of Hawaii Warriors take on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, at Aloha Stadium.

‘Yo-Kai Watch: The Movie Event’

11 a.m. Saturday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13

Popular animated TV series comes to the big screen. Jibanyan, Whisper, Nate and Hovernyan travel back in time to team up with Nate’s adolescent grandfather to save the world. (NR, 1:45)

‘Taxi Driver’ 40th anniversary

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

Martin Scorsese’s classic film set in a decaying ’70s New York starring Robert De Niro and Cybill Shepherd returns to the big screen. (R, 2:05)

‘Bolshoi Ballet: The Golden Age (2016)’

12:55 p.m. Sunday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $16-$19

Yuri Grigorovich’s ballet, broadcast from Moscow, is a satire of Europe during the Roaring ’20s. (NR, 2:20)

‘To Joey, With Love’

7 p.m. Monday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13

The 2010 Academy of Country Music Top New Vocal Duo, Joey+Rory, stepped out of the limelight to prepare for the birth of their first child, Indiana, and to simplify their lives. The film takes viewers into the couple’s home and looks at the struggles and love the two encountered when their daughter was born with Down Syndrome and Joey struggled with cervical cancer. Joey Feek died on March 4. (PG, 1:30)

‘Kirk Cameron’s REVIVE US’

8 p.m. Tuesday at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13-$16

Faith-based film featuring talks with Ben Carson, pastors Francis Chan and James MacDonald, and best-selling authors Eric Metaxas and Jennifer Rothschild. With a performance by the Vertical Church Band. (PG, 2:00)

‘Young Frankenstein’

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

Mel Brooks’ 1974 hit film starring Gene Wilder returns to the big screen. (PG, 2:20)

National Theatre Live: ‘The Threepenny Opera’

2 p.m. Wednesday at Kahala 8, $20

Simon Stephens’ new adaptation of Brecht and Weill’s 1928 show stars Olivier Award-winner Rory Kinnear as Macheath, Haydn Gwynne as Mrs. Peachum and Rosalie Craig as Polly Peachum. (R, 1:53)

‘Aliens’

7 and 10 p.m. Wednesday at Ward Stadium with Titan XC, $10

James Cameron’s 1986 cult classic returns with Sigourney Weaver as Ripley. (R, 2:17)

ARTHOUSE

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

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

‘Sweet Bean’ (‘An’)

4 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; and 1 p.m. Thursday

Bakery owner Sentaro sells pancakes infused with “an,” a red bean paste, to a group of loyal customers. After he reluctantly hires a 76-year-old woman for a measly wage, she reveals a secret recipe for bean paste that sends Sentaro’s business to new heights. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2015, Japan, 1:53)

‘Our Little Sister’

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

Three sisters learn of their estranged father’s death and go to his funeral, where they are stunned to learn of a teenage half sister. They invite her to live with them, leaving her unsympathetic stepmother behind. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2015, Japan, 2:08)

MOVIE MUSEUM

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

‘Memories of Tomorrow’ (‘Ashita no Kioku’)

Noon, 2:15, 4:30 and 8:45 p.m. Friday

An ad executive who constantly forgets clients’ names, meetings and traffic routes is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2006, Japan, 2:02)

‘Lady Kasuga’ (‘Jotei: Kasuga no Tsubone’)

6:45 p.m. Friday

Prior to being given the title of Lady Kasuga in 1629, Ofuku was known as the wet nurse to the future third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, and for establishing the Ooku (Edo Castle’s women’s quarters) in 1607, but was she more? For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1990, Japan, 1:54)

‘The Infiltrator’

11:45 a.m., and 2, 4:15, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday

In this biographical thriller set in 1986, a DEA undercover agent changes the focus of an operation and follows the money to attain his target, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. With Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, Benjamin Bratt and Diane Kruger. Rated R. (2016, U.K., 2:07)

‘All the Way’

12:30, 4:30 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday

In the wake of John F. Kennedy’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson leads the challenge of passing the Civil Rights Act. With Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie and Melissa Leo. (2016, 2:12)

‘Mo’

2:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday; and 11:30 a.m., and 3:15 and 7 p.m. Monday

While battling brain cancer, Marjorie “Mo” Mowlam was a key player in formalizing the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 that brought peace to Northern Ireland. For ages 15 and older. (2010, U.K., 1:41)

‘Sweet Rain’ (‘Shinigami no Seido’)

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

Mr. Chiba is an “Angel of Death” who spends seven days with his potential victim to decide whether he or she deserves to die. Next up: a woman working in a complaints department and a Yakuza. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2008, Japan, 1:53)

‘The Red Shadow’ (‘Akai Kage-boshi’)

11:30 a.m., and 3:15, 5 and 8:45 p.m. Thursday

At a swordsmanship competition, mysterious ninjas attack the winners and break the tips of their prize swords, and two master swordsmen are ordered to solve the mystery. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1962, Japan, 1:31)

‘Fukuchan of FukuFuku Flats’

1:15 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday

Fukuchan (played by female comedian Miyuki Ohshima) is a chubby guy who solves problems for the guys in his apartment complex. Why he’s avoided girls is a mystery until a pretty woman arrives and provides an answer. For ages 12 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (2014, Japan, 1:50)

MONDAY DINNER THEATER

7 p.m. Monday, Cafe Julia, YWCA, 1040 Richards St., $5 (film screening only, arrive at 6:45 p.m.). Dinner reservations (arrive at 5:15 p.m.): 436-4326.

“Finding Vivian Maier”

The art world is stunned by the discovery of 100,000 photographs taken by a mysterious nanny whose sophisticated eye for humanity and composition places her in the ranks of the 20th century’s best photographers. Directed by Charlie Maloof. (2015, 1:28)

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