On the big screen: a bit of romance, a bit of horror

The only thing better than a short work week is looking forward to the movies you can see at the end of that week.

So let’s check out what’s opening Friday:

“Learning to Drive”: After being left by her husband, a 50-something  New Yorker decides to take driving lessons and gets more for her money than expected.

And it doesn’t involve parallel parking.

“The Visit”: M. Night Shyamalan returns with this tale about children visiting their grandparents only to discover true family horror.

What, are they forced to eat tuna casserole?

“The Perfect Guy”: When a woman breaks up with her boyfriend, she meets someone who she thinks reflects the film’s title. Uh, think again. (Not reviewed for critics.)

“Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos”: This Mexican-made animated film focuses on a young chicken who must stand up against an evil rancher to save his family. The title’s pun doesn’t work in English, but this is being called an “egg-cellent” adventure. In Spanish with English subtitles. (No English-language review available.)

Also, “Mad Max: Fury Road” returns in IMAX 3-D. And Tuesday and Wednesday, a special Fathom Event at AMC River Park Square will feature a 3-D showing of “Doctor Who: Dark Water/Death in Heaven.”

And at the Magic  Lantern:

“Listen to Me Marlon”: The late actor Marlon Brando is revealed through personally recorded audiotapes and archival footage. What this documentary shows is that, indeed, Brando coulda been a contender.

Dan Webster