Movies opening Friday
Dunkirk (PG-13) Allied soldiers are evacuated during a fierce World War II battle. Directed by Christopher Nolan.
A Ghost Story (R) A recently deceased man (Casey Affleck) returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife (Rooney Mara).
Girls Trip (R) Four friends travel to New Orleans. With Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Pop Aye (not rated) On a chance encounter, a disenchanted architect bumps into his long-lost elephant on the streets of Bangkok.
13 Minutes (R) After a man is arrested for trying to assassinate Hitler, he recalls events leading up to his action.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13) Special operatives race to safeguard the future of the universe.
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