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See review at bottom of the page. (R) Kam Drive-In, Kapolei, Keolu, Koko Marina, Mililani, Nanakuli, Pearl Highlands, Restaurant Row, Waikiki 3
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A comedy about small fries vs. big biz. The title emporium is a modest fast-food joint peopled by teen misfits, which will imminently confront the might of the aptly named Mondo Burger looming up across the street. Stars Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson. (PG) Enchanted Lake, Kahala, Kapolei, Pearlridge, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row,
See review at bottom of the page. (Not rated) Varsity
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Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, a sultry eco-villain plotting revenge on the human race, is the main reason to see this fourth Batman movie. Stars George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Alicia Silverstone and Arnold Schwarzenneger are saddled with an uninspired script. (PG-13) Kapolei
The tale of a loner hero who walks the thin line between good and bad, "Con Air" provides quite an exciting flight before it crashes and burns in an unnecessary climax-upon-a-climax. Stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusak, John Malkovich. (R) Kahala, Kapolei, Pearl Highlands
The adaptation of Carl Sagan's story about intelligence in other worlds challenges the mind and senses. Jodie Foster's intense belief in her work smooths over the few dubious patches. (PG) Aikahi, Kailua, Kapolei, Laie, Mililani, Pearl Highlands, Pearlridge, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row, Waikiki 2
A lack of dramatic structure and a sense of when to quit are set off by a provocative premise, virtuoso direction and dazzling performances from leads Nicolas Cage and John Travolta. The two square off and literally change roles partway through the movie, bringing lots of old-fashioned viewing pleasure. (R) Kahala, Kapolei, Keolu, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row
This airheaded comedy, a live-action version of the late 1960s animated television series, is so filled with slapstick humor, so willing to kid itself, that it adds up to the kind of silly summer fun that gives family entertainment a good name. (PG) Kahala, Kapolei, Keolu, Mililani, Pearl Highlands, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row
Disney's funniest, jazziest animation since "101 Dalmatians," "Hercules" is gorgeous filmmaking. It's also full of personality, with Tate Donovan as the hero, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito, and as Hades, James Woods, doing his quick-talking shyster bit better than ever before. (G) Kahala, Kapolei, Keolu, Pearl Highlands, Pearlridge West
Funky, fitfully clever spoof on the UFO myth of secret government agents who keep track of extraterrestrial visitors. Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith team up to fend off a half-coherent interplanetary menace. Kid stuff, with a certain amount of style. (PG-13) Enchanted Lake, Kapolei, Koko Marina, Pearlridge, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row, Waikiki 1
This skewered variation on jealousy stars Julia Roberts who decides, after her best friend and former lover becomes engaged to someone else, that he is the man for her. Skillfully engaging, "Wedding" also has something to say about how we live, act, commit and relate. Co-stars Dermot Mulroney and Cameron Diaz. (PG-13) Kahala, Kailua, Kapolei, Pearl Highlands, Restaurant Row
This mildly entertaining movie tries too hard to be too many things: a smart interracial buddy movie, a moralistic family drama and a madcap road adventure. However, it lacks enough wild humor or exciting action to be much of anything. It's best asset is that stars Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence work well together. (R) Cinerama, Enchanted Lake, Kam Drive-In, Kapolei, Mililani, Pearl Highlands, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row
Another silly Jackie Chan Hong Kong-made action flick with silly dubbing as well as story and acting. Chan has a flair for the acrobatic fights, and this movie is either completely awful or funny, depending on your mood. (PG-13) Aikahi, Kahala, Kam Drive-In, Kapolei, Laie, Nanakuli, Pearlridge, Pearlridge West, Restaurant Row
The plotting in this Walter Matthau-Jack Lemmon vehicle is by-the numbers. The duo play grumpy golden-agers who discover they're never too old to fall in love after they sign on as dance hosts on a Caribbean cruise. Mild comedy ensues. (PG-13) Kahala, Pearlridge West
An OK kids' film, this comedy about a discombobulated, accident-prone male fairy godmother never lives up to the promise of its premise. Stars Martin Short and Kathleen Turner. (PG) Laie
Peter Fonda captures keen, down-home intelligence and no-nonsense practicality in this hushed, unadorned study of the human spirit, ordinary lives and the dignity of hard work. (R) Varsity
