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OPENING TODAY “Breaking”

C

A former Marine who is missing a disability payment takes a bank hostage to draw attention to the injustice he has suffered so the government will right its wrong. Based on a true story, the film lacks the modulation of emotional peaks and valleys, so it gradually grows tedious. Starring John Boyega, Nicole Beharie and Selenis Leyva. Directed by Abi Damaris Corbin. (Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for some violent content and strong language. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 43 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE: This is a heavy and tragic film. Not suitable for kids but OK for teens.

“The Invitation” Review not available in time for publication.

A woman who lost her mother is invited by a long-lost cousin to a wedding, but soon finds herself just trying to survive as she uncovers her family’s twisted secrets. Starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty and Stephanie Corneliussen. Directed by Jessica M. Thompson. Rated PG-13 for some strong language, sexual content, partial nudity, terror and violent content. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 44 minutes.

“The Territory”

Review not available in time for publication. This documentary looks at the fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by illegal settlers and an association of nonnative farmers in the Brazilian Amazon. Directed by Alex Pritz. Rated PG for thematic material, brief nudity, some smoking and language. At

Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 24 minutes.

“Three Thousand Years of Longing”

C+

A narratologist goes to Turkey for a conference and buys a glass bottle, which releases a magical figure called a djinn who grants her three wishes. The director asks the audience to level up to their existential exploration, but the film doesn’t offer any concrete answers, leaving us adrift in a sea of provocative queries. Starring Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton and Aamito Lagum. Directed by George Miller. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for brief violence, some sexual content and graphic nudity. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 48 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE:

A bit too mature and heady for kids. OK for teens if they are interested.

MGM PICTURES A djinn grants three wishes in “Three Thousand Years of Longing” (with Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba).

BLEECKER STREET/TNS An ex-marine takes a hostage in “Breaking” (with John Boyega).