The Promise

Director Terry George

Genre Drama | History

Cast Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Sarafyan

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, The Promise follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated Ana, and Chris - a renowned American journalist based in Paris.”

Directed and co-written by harry George, who also co-wrote Hotel Rwanda, The Promise is a historical drama with a stellar cast. The full cast includes Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Angela Sarafyan. Check out the trailer below. 

Born in China

Director Chuan Lu

Genre Documentary

Cast Narrators - John Krasinski, Xun Zhou

Rating G

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“Venturing into the wilds of China, “Born in China” captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs”

“Narrated by John Krasinski (“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” NBC’s “The Office,” “Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”), Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure film “Born In China” takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have ever ventured. Following the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of the most extreme environments on Earth to witness some of the most intimate moments ever captured in a nature film. A doting panda bear mother guides her growing baby as she begins to explore and seek independence. A two-year-old golden snub-nosed monkey who feels displaced by his new baby sister joins up with a group of free-spirited outcasts. And a mother snow leopard-an elusive animal rarely caught on camera-faces the very real drama of raising her two cubs in one of the harshest and most unforgiving environments on the planet. Featuring stunning, never-before-seen imagery, the film navigates China’s vast terrain-from the frigid mountains.”

Phoenix Forgotten

Director Justin Barber

Genre Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Cast Matt Biedel, Hector Luis Bustamante, Ana Dela Cruz, Mackenzie Firgens

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“20 years after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.”

“On March 13, 1997, several mysterious lights appeared over Phoenix. Three teens went into the desert shortly after the incident, hoping to document the strange events occurring in their town. They disappeared that night and were never seen again. Now, on the 20th anniversary of their disappearance, unseen footage has finally been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.”

The Fate of the Furious

Director F. Gary Gray

Genre Action | Crime | Thriller

Cast Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.”

From accomplished director F. Gary Gray (The Negotiator, Law Abiding Citizen, Straight Outta Compton), The Fate of the Furious is the highly anticipated 8th entry in the Fast and Furious franchise. I am a huge fan of the franchise and Fast 7 was a very emotional entry due to the tragic loss of star Paul Walker. The Fate of the Furious looks like yet another pre-summer blockbuster and I for one am excited for it. The cast includes Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron. Check out the official trailer below.

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The Lost City of Z

Director James Gray

Genre Action | Adventure | Biography

Cast Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Sienna Miller

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“A true-life drama, centering on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s.”

“The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as “savages,” the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925.”

Spark: A Space Tail

Director Aaron Woodley

Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Patrick Stewart, Susan Sarandon, Jessica Biel, Hilary Swank

Rating PG

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“Spark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Chunk and Vix, are on a mission to regain Planet Bana - a kingdom overtaken by the evil overlord Zhong.”

“Thirteen years ago, the power-mad General Zhong seized control of Planet Bana and tore it to pieces in the process. Now splintered into hundreds of shards, Zhong is Bana’s evil-overlord, ruling with an iron fist. Enter Spark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Vix, a battle-ready fox, and Chunk, a tech-savvy pig. Spark learns of Zhong’s secret plan to take over the universe by capturing a giant space monster known as the Kraken - a beast that has the power to create black holes. If Zhong manages to harness the Kraken’s power, he’ll have history’s deadliest weapon at his fingertips, and it’s up to Spark and his friends to stop him. Spark’s journey takes him to the farthest reaches of the universe, where he encounters great dangers and discovers the secret of his true identity. An action-packed space adventure full of humor and heart, Spark is the story of a boy who takes on great responsibility and in the process discovers his rightful place in the universe.”

The Outcasts

Director Peter Hutchings

Genre Comedy

Cast Eden Sher, Peyton List, Victoria Justice, Avan Jogia

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“After falling victim to a humiliating prank by the high school Queen Bee, best friends and world-class geeks, Mindy and Jodi, decide to get their revenge by uniting the outcasts of the school against her and her circle of friends.”

From director Peter Hutchings, The Outcasts is a comedy about the struggles of high school life. The cast includes Eden Sher, Peyton List, Victoria Justice, and Avan Jogia. Check out the official trailer below!

A Quiet Passion

Director Terence Davies

Genre Biography | Drama

Cast Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Duncan Duff, Keith Carradine

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.”

From director Terence Davies, A Quiet Passion is based on the life of Emily Dickinson. The cast includes Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Duncan Duff, and Keith Carradine. Check out the trailer below.

Tommy's Honour

Director Jason Connery

Genre Drama

Cast Ophelia Lovibond, Sam Neill, Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden 

Rating PG

Release Date April 14th, 2017 (Limited)

“In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy’s Honour - an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.”

From actor-turned-director Jason Connery, Tommy's Honour is the story of the founders of the modern game of golf. The cast includes Ophelia Lovibond, Sam Neill, Peter Mullan, and Jack Lowden. Check out the trailer below.

Norman

Director Joseph Cedar

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Michael Sheen, Charlotte Gainsbourg

Rating R

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“Norman Oppenheimer is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman’s life dramatically changes for better and worse.”

Written and directed by Joseph Cedar, Norman is a drama thriller about a man who has his life turned upside down. The cast includes Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Michael Sheen, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Check out the trailer below.

Queen of the Desert

Director Werner Herzog

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, Robert Pattinson

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017 (Limited)

“A chronicle of Gertrude Bell’s life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the twentieth century.”

Written and directed by Werner Herzog, Queen of the Desert is a chronicle of a traveler's life during the twentieth century. The stellar cast includes Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, and Robert Pattinson. Check out the trailer below.

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.

Truman

Director Cesc Gay

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Ricardo Darin, Javier Cámara, Delores Fonzi, Eduard Fernández

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited)

“Julián receives an unexpected visit from his friend Tomás, who lives in Canada. The two men, accompanied by Julián’s faithful dog, Truman, will share emotional and surprising moments prompted by Julián’s complicated situation.”

From director Desc Gay, Truman is a Spanish film with English subtitles that explores the complexities of human emotion. It has received a great deal of praise from critics, many calling it triumphant filmmaking. The cast includes Ricardo Darin, Javier Cámara, Delores Fonzi, and Eduard Fernández. Check out the trailer below.