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Friday’s openings: Trolls, comedy and bad Denzel

Dan Webster

Another coming Friday and another lineup of movie offerings. And imagine that, we actually have a few choices to work with. The week's openings are as follows:

"The Equalizer" (also IMAX): Denzel Washington stars in Antoine Fuqua's update of the 1980s-era television show about a vigilante loner who seeks justice for the powerless. Question: When did Denzel Washington transform into Wesley Snipes?

"The Skeleton Twins": Former "Saturday Night Live" cast members Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader star as estranged twins who try to mend their relationship. Is it just me, or has Wiig been making some fairly great career choices?

"My Old Lady": An American (Kevin Kline) takes possession of a Parisian apartment — and its unexpected inhabitant (Maggie Smith), who foils his plan of making a quick score.

"The Song": An aspiring singer-songwriter finds success ain't what he thought it was. Here's a line from one critic's review: "There are many hurdles to overcome here, including headlines, gossip and someone who has lost his way and must find it with religion."

"The Boxtrolls" (3D/2D): Based on the children's novel "Here Be Monsters," this animated feature explores the underground world of creatures who come out at night. Between the creatures and their human foes, two guesses as to who the real monsters are.

And at the Magic Lantern:

"Tale Me to the River": When a few recording stars from Memphis team up to record a new album, the whole of American music is examined. Terence Howard narrates the documentary,

"A Most Wanted Man": Don't miss the second-run showing of this adaptation of John Le Carre's novel, featuring the last great performance by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

And don't forget to enjoy.