Smurfs: The Lost Village

Director Kelly Asbury

Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Joe Manganiello, Mandy Patinkin, Demi Lovato, Rainn Wilson

Rating PG

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.”

Directed by Kelly Asbury (Shrek 2, Gnomeo & Juliet), Smurfs: The Lost Village is an animated adventure for all ages. The cast of voice actors includes Joe Manganiello, Mandy Patinkin, Demi Lovato, and Rainn Wilson. Check out the official trailers below. 

Going in Style

Director Zach Braff, Arthur Lewis

Genre Comedy | Crime

Cast Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Christopher Lloyd

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.”

“A reboot of the 1979 movie that was directed by Martin Brest and featured George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg. Three seniors, who are living social security check to check and even reduced to eating dog food at times, decide they have had enough. So, they plan to rob a bank...problem is, they don’t even know how to handle a gun! A social commentary on growing old in America and what we are sometimes driven to, due to circumstances.”

The Case for Christ

Director Jon Gunn

Genre Drama

Cast Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Robert Forster

Rating PG

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist — and avowed atheist — who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.”

From director Jon Gunn, The Case for Christ is a religious drama based on actual events depicted in the book written by author Lee Strobel. The cast includes Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Robert Forster. Checkout the official trailer below.

Gifted

Director Marc Webb

Genre Drama

Cast Chris Evans, Jenny Slate, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited)

“Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.”

“Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.”

From director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man), Gifted is a powerful drama about doing the right thing and protecting those you love. The cast includes Chris Evans, Jenny Slate, Mckenna Grace, and Lindsay Duncan. Check out the official trailer below.

Colossal

Director Nacho Vigalondo

Genre Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Dan Stevens, Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Tim Blake Nelson

Rating R

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she’s suffering.”

From actor/director Nacho Vigalondo (yes that is his actual name), Colossal is a sci-fi action film that seems to have a strong comedic undertone if we can take anything from the newly released teaser trailer. Personally it does look entertaining albeit a bit goofy and I really like the strong cast. The cast includes Dan Stevens, Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, and Tim Blake Nelson. Check out the trailers for yourself below.

The Void

Director Jeremy Gillespie, Steven Kostanski

Genre Horror

Cast Aaron Poole, Kenneth Welsh, Daniel Fathers, Kathleen Munroe

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Shortly after delivering a patient to an understaffed hospital, a police officer experiences strange and violent occurrences seemingly linked to a group of mysterious hooded figures.”

From directors Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski, The Void is a a very violent and mind-bending horror flick centered around a cult and how they impact the lives of a bunch of innocent people at a local hospital. All I know is this trailer looks pretty damn good, can't wait! The cast includes Kathleen Munroe, Ellen Wong, Kenneth Welsh, and Aaron Poole. Check out the official trailers below, the first of which is the initial trailer and the 2nd is the trailer that is serving as the official promotion for the film. Both are certainly worth checking out. Enjoy!

Aftermath

Director Elliott Lester

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maggie Grace, Kevin Zegers, Hannah Ware

Rating R

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Based on the airline accident that occurred in July of 2002 and on the events that took place 478 days later.”

From director Elliott Lester (Blitz, Nightingale), Aftermath is a drama thriller based on actual events that took place in 2002 involving two planes that crashed into each other. The trailer looks pretty good and the overall premise has me intrigued so I will definitely plan on checking this one out. The film stars our favorite governor/action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maggie Grace (Taken), Kevin Zegers (Gracepoint), and Hannah Ware (Oldboy, Cop Out). Check out the trailer for yourself below.

Their Finest

Director Lone Scherfig

Genre Comedy | Drama | Romance

Cast Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston

Rating R

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg.”

From director Lone Scherfig, Their Finest is a comedy drama set in the WWII era. The cast includes Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, and Jack Huston. Check out the official trailer below.