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June 22, 2016 The Skanner Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson play an unlikely duo in ‘Central Intelligence’ By Kam Williams For The Skanner News B ack in high school, Calvin (Kev- in Hart) was voted “Most Like- ly to Succeed” while his chubby pal Bob (Dwayne Johnson) was being bullied by classmates because of his weight. But that was a couple of decades ago, and a lot has changed since then. Today, we ind Calvin wonder- ing whether he might have peaked during his glory days at Central High when he and his childhood sweetheart Maggie (Danielle Nico- “ and his daring line of work. So, it’s no surprise that the suave spy is able to enlist the jaded pencil pusher’s technical assistance on his latest as- signment. He also could use a little help apprehending the assassin who murdered his partner (Aaron Paul). That’s the point of departure of “Central Intelligence,” an unlike- ly-buddies comedy directed by Raw- son Marshall Thurber (We’re the Millers). Kevin Hart has proven him- self quite the master of the genre, given the success of such box-oice hits as “The Wedding Ringer,” “Get Hard” and “Ride Along” 1 and 2, to Unfortunately, Kevin and co-star Dwayne Johnson fail to generate any chemistry, despite sharing the screen in scene ater scene of silly slapstick let) were voted Homecoming King and Queen. Yes, the two did marry, but the relationship’s been so rocky she’s currently insisting they enter therapy. Things are even worse for Calvin at his accounting irm, where he’s just been passed over for a pro- motion to partner. By comparison, Bob’s fortunes have improved immeasurably over the intervening years. He’s not only shed all that unwanted baby fat but he’s re-sculpted himself into a veritable Adonis by pumping iron a half-dozen hours a day. Further- more, he’s lourishing in an enviable career as a crack CIA Agent well- versed in the tools of international espionage. The pair’s paths cross for the irst time in years at their 20th high school reunion where Calvin is im- pressed by both Bob’s new physique SHOWTIMES THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE (PG) Fri - Thurs: 11:40, 2:50 NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING (R) Fri - Thurs: 5:05, 9:35 KEANU (R) Fri - Thurs: 7:00, 9:20 EYE IN THE SKY (R) Fri - Mon : 1:50, 6:45 Tues: 1:50, Wed - Thurs: 1:50, 6:45 name a few. Unfortunately, Kevin and co-star Dwayne Johnson fail to generate any chemistry, despite sharing the screen in scene ater scene of silly slapstick. The bulk of the picture’s pathetic attempts at humor revolve around contrasting buf Bob’s bravery with weak-kneed Calvin’s cowardice. But sadly, the laughs are few and far be- tween during this decidedly-under- whelming action-adventure. Too bad whoever directed the promising trailer probably didn’t di- rect the movie. Fair H Rated PG-13 for violence, sexuali- ty, nudity, crude humor and brief profanity Running time: 107 min. Distributor: Warner Brothers Pictures The Week of Friday, June 24 through Thursday, June 30, 2016 HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (R) Fri - Thurs: 11:35, 7:20 ZOOPTOPIA (PG) Fri - Thurs: 2:00, 4:30 POPEYE (1980) (PG) Fri - Thurs : 12:15, 4:10, 9:10 SONIC SEA (NR) Tues: 7:00 $4.00 adults, $3.00 senior citizens (65+) $3.00 for kids (12 & under) 7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 503-252-1707 • AcademyTheaterPdx.com Babysitting: Available for children 2 to 8 years old. Fri: shows after 3:30pm and before 8:00pm. Sat - Sun: all shows before 8:00pm. $9.50 per child for the length of the movie. Call to reserve a spot, no drop ins. Williams claimed that his mother had unprotected sex with Prince at a Kan- sas City, Missouri, hotel in 1976. Wil- liams, a 39-year-old Kansas City man whose long criminal record includes drug and domestic violence charges, is serving nearly eight years in federal prison for unlawfully transporting a irearm in a stolen vehicle. An attorney for Williams did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Messages let with the Bureau of Pris- ons to request an interview with Wil- liams were not immediately returned Wednesday. He has previously denied a request to be interviewed by The As- sociated Press. Under Minnesota law, Prince’s sis- ter, Tyka Nelson, several half-siblings, and a possible niece and grandniece currently stand to inherit shares of the estate. “There is really nothing to say,” said President Nelson, Tyka Nelson’s son. “There isn’t much to say because it was never a thing.” The judge overseeing the estate case, “ MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS VIA AP, FILE FILM REVIEW: ‘Central Intelligence’ Prince cont’d from pg 6 Decidedly Underwhelming This undated booking photo released by Missouri Department of Corrections shows Carlin Q. Williams. A person who has seen a sealed document says DNA test results show that Williams, currently a Colorado inmate, is not Prince’s son and therefore not entitled to inherit a fortune worth up to $300 million. Williams had long asserted that he was Prince’s son, though it’s not clear whether Prince was aware of that. Be- fore he went to prison, Williams was Williams claimed that his mother had unpro- tected sex with Prince at a Kansas City, Mis- souri, hotel in 1976 Carver County Judge Kevin Eide, has not set a deadline for iling paternity and kinship claims. Eide issued an order Wednesday seal- ing Williams’ test results “due to the conidential nature of the determina- tion of heirship issues” under Minne- sota law. trying to launch a career as a hip-hop artist under the moniker Prince Drac- ula. His page on Reverbnation, a site that supports emerging artists, describes him as Prince’s son, and a vocalist and lyricist. Like Prince’s music, the sound is heavy on synthesizers.