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April 2022 movie guide: Sonic returns and Morbius debuts

April 2022 is a big month for Sonic fans. Not only will they be able to see their favorite blue hedgehog (once again voiced by Ben Schwartz) return to the big screen in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but they’ll also be able to see the cinematic debut of the hot-headed red echidna Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba).

However, this month will also see the release of other exciting new feature films. From the action-packed Michael Bay thriller Ambulance to the next entry in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, studios are betting big in the last month before the highly crowded summer movie season, so if you feel comfortable going to theaters in the next four weeks, here are some movies you should definitely keep an eye on.

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Morbius (April 1) new
Morbius (April 1)
pg-13 104m
Genre Action, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror
Stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona
Directed by Daniel Espinosa
MORBIUS - Final Trailer (HD)

What’s it about: Dr. Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease by turning himself into a living vampire.

Who will love itComic book fans, Jared Leto enthusiasts, anyone who loves vampires.

Preview: Fresh off the record-shattering success of last year’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony Pictures is releasing another long-awaited Marvel film based on another well-known Spider-Man character: Morbius, the Living Vampire. Academy Award-winning actor Jared Leto is sinking his teeth into the lead role alongside the likes of Matt Smith, Tyrese Gibson, and Jared Harris. Michael Keaton is also set to reprise the role of Adrian Toomes/Vulture from Spider-Man: Homecoming, even though that movie takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) whereas Morbius takes place in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU), which also includes the last two Venom films. Did Doctor Strange’s multiversal shenanigans somehow lead to Toomes being teleported from the MCU to the SSU? Can Morbius possibly be better than the bad movie people assume it is? April should answer these questions and raise new ones (as comic book movies tend to do nowadays).

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (April 8) new
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (April 8)
pg 122m
Genre Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Stars Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba
Directed by Jeff Fowler
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - "Final Trailer" - Paramount Pictures

What’s it about: Sonic and Tails team up to stop Eggman and Knuckles from taking over the world.

Who will love itSonic fans; gamers, families who enjoyed the surprisingly good first film.

PreviewAfter over two years of patiently waiting, Sonic fans can finally experience the highly anticipated sequel to what is generally considered one of the better video game movies in recent memory. While many actors from the first film are expected to reprise their roles, including Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, James Marsden as Sonic’s human friend Tom Wachowski, and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik/Eggman, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 also marks the feature-length debuts of two of the more iconic characters from the video games: The kind-hearted yellow fox Tails, voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessy (who’s portrayed the character since 2014), and the hot-headed red echidna Knuckles, voiced by Elba.

Ambulance (April 8) new
Ambulance (April 8)
44 %
6.7/10
r 136m
Genre Action, Crime, Thriller
Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González
Directed by Michael Bay
Ambulance - Official Trailer 2 [HD]

What’s it about: After a bank robbery goes sideways, two brothers who were involved in the heist hijack an ambulance while an EMT and a wounded officer are already in the vehicle.

Who will love itMichael Bay fans, action movie enthusiasts, people who love movies about ambulances.

PreviewThree years after the release of his Netflix original film 6 Underground, Universal Pictures is releasing Michael Bay’s next high-octane action-thriller Ambulance on the big screen. While the film’s trailers and marketing definitely emphasize the over-the-top action set pieces that Bay is known for, they also highlight the heated back-and-forth between its two leads (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Jake Gyllenhaal). Ambulance harks back to The Rock era, when Bay actually cared about his characters rather than using them as pawns to be moved around in elaborate, explosion-filled action movies. We’ll see if Ambulance is more ’90s Nicolas Cage than 2000’s Shia LeBeouf.

Father Stu (April 13) new
Father Stu (April 13)
r 124m
Genre Drama
Stars Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver
Directed by Rosalind Ross
FATHER STU - Official Trailer (HD)

What’s it about: A rough-around-the-edges boxer becomes a priest so that he convince others not to repeat his mistakes.

Who will love it: Mark Wahlberg fans, sports biopic enthusiasts, anyone looking for a good comeback story.

PreviewThe 94th Academy Awards may have happened not too long ago, but that doesn’t mean Sony isn’t already preparing for the next award season. Based on the trailers and marketing, Mark Wahlberg is definitely going for the Oscar gold with his portrayal of the real-life boxer-turned-priest Stuart “Stu” Long. Hopefully, casting controversial thespian Mel Gibson as Long’s father won’t severely weaken those chances.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (April 15) new
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (April 15)
pg-13 124m
Genre Fantasy, Adventure
Stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen
Directed by David Yates
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – Official Trailer 2

What’s it about: Good wizard Dumbledore and friends attempt to thwart evil wizard Grindlewald’s nefarious plans for world domination.

Who will love itHarry Potter fans in need of another fix, Jude Law devotees still waiting for his comeback, tiny mustache lovers

Preview: Even will all the controversy surrounding series creator J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. is still proceeding full speed ahead with the latest chapter of their Harry Potter prequel series. Jude Law once again portrays a younger Albus Dumbledore alongside other familiar faces from the last two Fantastic Beasts films including Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone/Aurelius Dumbledore, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander, and Jessica Williams as Eulalie “Lally” Hicks. One actor who will not be returning, however, is Johnny Depp, who played the nefarious dark wizard Gellert Grindlewald in the previous two entries and is experiencing controversyof his own. This character will instead be played by Mads Mikkelson, which may or may not be an upgrade depending on who you ask.

The Northman (April 22) new
The Northman (April 22)
r 136m
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama
Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang
Directed by Robert Eggers
THE NORTHMAN - Official Trailer - Only In Theaters April 22

What’s it about: A Viking prince seeks vengeance against the man who murdered his father and pillaged his home.

Who will love itRobert Eggers fans, Viking enthusiasts, anyone looking for a trippy theater experience.

PreviewVikings may not be as horror-themed as 17th century witches or haunted lighthouses, but writer/director Robert Eggers still looks to embrace the otherworldly with his latest feature. The Northman features an all-star cast that includes Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, and even Bjork. Even though it’s not based on an established IP, the movie could still make a major impact at the box office if the studio markets it correctly. It’s rare for an auteur like Eggers to get $90 million to make a movie, and while some reported compromises had to be made to appease test audiences, the result should still be more compelling than most movies out there.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (April 22)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (April 22)
77 %
9.2/10
r 107m
Genre Action, Comedy, Crime
Stars Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Ike Barinholtz
Directed by Tom Gormican
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022 Movie) Official Trailer – Nicolas Cage

What’s it about: A down-on-his-luck Nic Cage begrudgingly accepts a $1 million offer to make an appearance at a rich fan’s birthday party unaware that he’s actually a ruthless drug lord.

Who will love itNicholas Cage fans, comedy enthusiasts, anyone who wants to see an even crazier version of Birdman.

PreviewEven though Nicolas Cage has appeared in many amazing movies over the years, what makes this one so intriguing is that it stars the Oscar-winning and meme-able actor as a fictionalized version of himself. Sweetening the pot are several other well-known actors including Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, and Neil Patrick Harris, all of whom seem in sync and down with the film’s off-the-wall meta vibe. Hopefully, this movie succeeds at reminding audiences why Cage is an acting icon who, at his best and his worst, is still unlike any other actor out there.

The Bad Guys (April 22) new
The Bad Guys (April 22)
7.1/10
pg 100m
Genre Animation, Comedy, Action, Family, Crime
Stars Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson
Directed by Pierre Perifel
THE BAD GUYS | Official Trailer 2

What’s it about: A group of anthropomorphic animal bank robbers attempt to become model citizens.

Who will love itDreamworks Animation enthusiasts, parents looking for an entertaining movie to watch with their children.

PreviewEven though the folks over at Dreamworks Animation have already tried their hand at a “bad guys being good” narrative with the critically acclaimed superhero film Megamind, what makes The Bad Guys so intriguing is its highly stylized animation style that looks unlike any other CG-animated Dreamworks film. Maybe if The Bad Guys performs well at the box office, the studio will continue to experiment with other animation styles for their future projects. We hope so, as the world doesn’t need another Croods film.

Memory (April 29) new
Memory (April 29)
r 149m
Genre Mystery, Thriller, Action, Crime
Stars Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Taj Atwal
Directed by Martin Campbell
Memory | Official Trailer | Only In Theatres April 29

What’s it about: A hardened contract killer who’s slowly losing his memory becomes the target of a shadowy organization that he refused to complete a job for.

Who will love itAnyone who likes late-career Liam Neeson action movies.

PreviewWhile many people may be sick of Liam Neeson doing yet another action movie this far into his acting career, the fact that Casino Royale director Martin Campbell is helming this film may at least make it tolerable. The cast is also a bit better than your average Neeson flick, with Guy Pearce and Monica Bellucci lending support. Neeson’s last few action movies have been mediocre, so here’s hoping this is more of a Non-Stop than a Blacklight.

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