24 Films to See in April
While this April lacks the big-budget tentpoles that are typical of the season, it makes up for it with a diverse array of promising films, ranging from a Ben Affleck crowd-pleaser to festival hits to intriguing new titles from Ari Aster, Kelly Reichardt, Cristian Mungiu, David Lowery, and more. Oh, and did we mention that there's even a good new Nicolas Cage film? And a good Evil Dead sequel?
In the gallery on this page, our editors have selected the most interesting films debuting in North American theaters this month, listed in alphabetical order.
Additional content by Jason Dietz
It's-a comedy | Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Opens in theaters April 5
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This adaptation of the beloved Nintendo franchise got off to a rough start with the negative publicity surrounding the casting of Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario, but the outcry seems to have quieted since then with early social media buzz being generally positive. (Yes, here’s your grain of salt). The film transports plumbers Mario and brother Luigi (Charlie Day) down a mysterious pipe and into the Mushroom Kingdom where they are separated, setting Mario on a quest to reunite with Luigi. Along the way he encounters Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), Bowser (Jack Black), Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen), and, of course, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy). Aaron Horvath (Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) and Michael Jelenic direct. It can’t be worse than 1993’s live-action adaptation Super Mario Bros., right?
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