Movies opening this week
Wednesday
The Infiltrator (R) A U.S. Customs official (Bryan Cranston) uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Friday
Captain Fantastic (R) A idealistic widowed father of six (Viggo Mortensen) faces challenges.
Eat That Question:Frank Zappa in His Own Words (R) An in-depth look at the life and work of the avant-garde musician.
Ghostbusters (PG-13) The crew, all female this time, returns to bust ghosts.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (PG-13) A manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle, who disappear in the wild New Zealand bush.
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