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Charlie’s Angels FRI. 11/15, PG-13 (PREVIEW)

The fierce franchise gets a rad reboot from director Elizabeth Banks, with Kristen Stewart and Ella Balinska as agents trying to protect a scientist (Aladdin’s Naomi Scott) who’s trying to stop a crime ring from turning a new power source into a dangerous weapon. (Banks also plays one of an international ring of “Bosleys,” including Patrick Stewart and Djimon Hounsou.) With a stellar soundtrack helmed by Ariana Grande, wild stunts, badass bonding and Noah Centineo as a “handsome nerd,” we’re all in on this Angelic action-adventure!

Waves FRI. 11/15, R ★★★✩✩

Sterling K. Brown is riveting as a disciplinarian dad whose family is impacted by tragedy in this tough-love tearjerker. Despite whiplash from the drama’s changing POVs, it’s held together by gut-wrenching performances from Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Taylor Russell.

Ford v Ferrari

FRI. 11/15, PG-13 ★★★✩✩

An American auto designer (Matt Damon) and a British racer (Christian Bale) team up to try to help Ford defeat Ferrari in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. With great actors behind the wheel, this true-life tale takes a while to rev up before its strong finish.

The Good Liar

FRI. 11/15, R (PREVIEW)

A career con artist (Ian McKellen) gets more than he bargained for when he falls for his mark, a millionaire widow (Helen Mirren), whom he meets online. Can the player quit the game — or is he the one getting played? McKellen and Mirren meet each other’s match in this clever caper.