Films opening this week
“Bill Nye — The Science Guy” (Unrated): The well-known TV personality attempts to restore science to its rightful place in a world that’s become more hostile to evidence and reason. With Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye and Ann Druyan. Directed by David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg.
“Justice League” (PG13): Bruce Wayne enlists the help of a newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face a powerful enemy. With Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Billy Crudup and Ciaran Hinds. Directed by Zack Snyder.
“L.A. 92” (R): The filmmakers mine archival footage to examine Los Angeles 25 years ago, at the time of the Rodney King verdict and riots. With Henry Alfaro, Danny Bakewell and John Barnett. Directed by Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin. “Mudbound” (R): Two men
return home from World War II to their hometown in rural Mississippi, where they struggle while dealing with racism. With Garrett Hedlund, Jason Mitchell, Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige and Jason Clarke. Cowritten and directed by Dee Rees. In limited theatrical release, also premiering on Netflix.
“The Star” (PG): A brave donkey and his animal friends become unsung heroes of the first Christmas. With the voices of Steven Yeun, Kristin Chenoweth, Zachary Levi and Gina Rodriguez. Directed by Timothy Reckart.
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (R): After they fail to catch the culprit, a mother challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder. With Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Written and directed by
Martin McDonagh. Opens this week in San Francisco only; expands in the Bay Area Nov. 22.
“Wonder” (PG): Adapted from a New York Times best-seller, this fact-based drama tells the story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who attends a mainstream elementary school for the first time when entering fifth grade. With Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay and Owen Wilson. Co-written and directed by Stephen Chbosky.
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“Last Flag Flying” (R): Vietnam vets reunite in 2003 to escort the body of their buddy’s son, who was killed in Iraq, to the burial site in New Hampshire. With Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne. Co-written and directed by Richard Linklater.