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OPENING Barbara (Vic Theatre) Brigitte (Jeanne Balibar) is preparing for the role of the famous French singer Barbara. As Brigitte carefully studies her new role, she gradually merges with the character.
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Manuel Garcia Rulfo, left, Daisy Ridley and Leslie Odom Jr. in a scene from Murder on the Orient Express, which opens Friday.

OPENING

Barbara

(Vic Theatre) Brigitte (Jeanne Balibar) is preparing for the role of the famous French singer Barbara. As Brigitte carefully studies her new role, she gradually merges with the character. NR

Daddy’s Home 2

(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Sensitive stepdad Will Ferrell and macho dad Mark Wahlberg return in this sequel to the 2015 comedy, this time dealing with the arrival of their own fathers just in time for Christmas. With Linda Cardellini, John Cena and John Lithgow. PG

Murder On the Orient Express

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in a mystery that plays out on a train across Europe. With Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp and Josh Gad. PG

CONTINUING

A Bad Moms Christmas

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) Follows three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Justin Hartley. 14A

Blade Runner 2049

(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Ryan Gosling stars as an officer searching for Harrison Ford’s Deckard, 30 years after the events of the first film. With Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks and Robin Wright. 14A

Breathe

(Star) The inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease. Their heartwarming celebration of human possibility marks the directorial debut of Andy Serkis. With Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville. PG

The Florida Project

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World. With Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince and Valeria Cotto. 14A

The Foreigner

(SilverCity) Jackie Chan stars as a London businessman forced to face his violent past when his teenage daughter is taken from him. Also with Pierce Brosnan. 14A

Goodbye Christopher Robin

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) The story of how British playwright A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) decided to write books instead of plays. Moving his family to the country, he found inspiration for his series of books for children in his young son, Christopher Robin (Will Tilston) and his beloved stuffed bear. PG

It

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) A group of bullied kids bands together when a monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children. With Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher and Finn Wolfhard. 14A

Jigsaw

(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Ten years after the Saw killer supposedly died, police are faced with either a copycat killer or a murderous ghost. With Matt Passmore, Callum Keith Rennie and Cle Bennett. 18A

Killing of a Sacred Deer

(Capitol 6) Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who is married to Anna (Nicole Kidman), an ophthalmologist. Strange events start to take place when someone confronts Steven about a long forgotten transgression. With Barry Keoghan. 14A

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) Sequel to the 2014 hit finds the secret organization teaming with U.S. spies to thwart a common enemy. With Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Taron Egerton. 14A

The Lego Ninjago Movie

(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Lloyd and his ninja friends move to the big screen to battle his father, the evil warlord Garmadon. With voices of Dave Franco, Justin Theroux and Fred Armisen. G

Loving Vincent

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) The tragic story of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. With Robert Gulaczyk. PG

My Little Pony: The Movie

(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) The beloved equine toys go to the movies as the Mane 6 embark on a journey to save Ponyville. Voices by Uzo Aduba, Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth. G

Only the Brave

(Star) Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. With Josh Brolin and Jennifer Connelly. PG

Thor: Ragnarok 3D

(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax) Thor finds himself in a race against time to return home to Asgard before the destruction of his world and the end of the Asgardian civilization. With Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett and Mark Ruffalo. PG

Victoria and Abdul

(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Landmark Cinemas University Heights) Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. With Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and Tim Pigott-Smith. PG

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Dries (Friday, Saturday, Sunday at Vic Theatre)

Masha and the Bear (Saturday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore)

The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflute Encore (Saturday at SilverCity)

Casablanca 75th Anniversary (1942) (Sunday and Wednesday at SilverCity)

Present Laughter (Monday at SilverCity)

National Theatre Live: Follies (Thursday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity)

CINECENTA

Churchill (Nov. 10 and 11 at 3, 7 and 9:10 p.m.)

Spirited Away (Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m.; Nov. 12 at 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m.)

Lucky (Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 and 8:50 p.m. )

Mother! (Nov. 15 and 16 at 7 and 9:25 p.m.)

IMAX VICTORIA

imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.

Dunkirk: An Imax 4K Laser Experience

Spider-Man: Homecoming: An IMAX 3D Experience

The Search for Life in Space 2D and 3D

Wild Flight: Conquest of the Skies 3D

Rocky Mountain Express 2D

Amazon Adventure 2D and 3D