Popular Movie Premieres in April

Here’s a selection of movies from different genres that is hitting the Philippine silver screen this April

1. Demolition
In Theatres April 6

Losing his wife in a tragic car accident, Davis’ world is crushed. One day he decides to write a letter to a vending machine company about a complaint which escaladed into him revealing some personal experiences. Starring Jake Gyllenhal and Naomi Watts and directed by John Marc Vallée, this drama film is about moving forward in life and rebuilding his one demolished life.

 

2. Right
In Theatres April 6

 

Mr. Right is about this lady who falls in love with the guy who he thinks is her mister right who turns out to be an assassin. They warn her about his identity but she insists on still being with him despite his career. Starring Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell and directed by Paco Cabezas, this movie is action packed, full of comedy and also romance.

 

3. The Jungle Book
In Theatres April 6

Based on the best – selling book and popular cartoon, The Jungle Book is about Mowgli who grows up in the Jungle. When a tiger threatens him since men aren’t allowed in the Jungle, he leaves the place he called home to find himself and where he comes from. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Lupita Nyong’o, Christopher Walken, Ben Kingsley and so much more, this movie is a mix of live action and high quality CGI that everybody will love.

 

4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
In Theatres April 13

A long awaited sequel to the ever comic and romantic My Big Fat Greek Wedding, this one tells about Toula’s Greek family and the issues that surrounds them. When they find out about a tiny secret, they do everything in their power as a family to fix it. Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Directed by Kirk Jones, this film focuses on family relations and ties.

 

5. The Huntsman: Winter’s War
In Theatres April 13

Reprising his role, Chris Hemsworth returns as the huntsman that helped Snow White defeat the evil queen. Focusing on the huntsman history and a little back story about our heroes, we find out that there is more to him that meets the eye. With the Ice Queen bringing her sister back to life there’s double the evil and also doubles the terror.

 

6. Criminal
In Theatres April 13

When a deceased CIA agent’s memories are implanted into a convict to finish a mission, things didn’t originally go smoothly as the CIA has predicted. Jericho goes to this phase where he’s trying to toggle Bill’s memories in his brain and finally deciding to help the mission. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman and Directed by Ariel Vromen, this action movie has a unique story to look forward to.

 

7. Precious Cargo
In Theatres April 20

This action packed movie is about a heist where the reward is being fought for. Planning the perfect heist but not doing it, Bruce Willis’s character claims that he is the rightful owner of the reward while John Brotherton’s character who made the planned heist happen wants to take the bounty. Directed and Written by Max Adams, this movie is a must see and will keep you to the edge of your seats.

 

8. Midnight Special
In Theatres April 20

This sci-fi movie is about a child that possesses otherworldly powers and claims that he is from another planet. Together with his parents, they go to an undisclosed location so the child can shelter himself from sunlight and people. This action packed film is directed by Jeff Nichols and stars Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton and Kirsten Dunst.

 

10. Captain America: Civil War
In Theatres April 27

The much awaited Captain America continuation is here and it seems like the other Avengers are in this movie as well. Set months after Age of Ultron, Civil War focuses on Captain Rogers and his mission to bring back peace into the world. Tony and a few others are doubting Rogers’ ways so they’re doing everything to stop the frozen soldier. Find out who will prevail in this much awaited war. Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo and stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. , this Marvel movie is what everyone is waiting for, will this be Captain Roger’s last one or will there be more?

 

Sources: imdb.com, Wikipedia.com