The fifth wave of the epidemic is coming on strong. In order to comply with social distancing measures, cinemas have been closed since January 7th. During the more than 3 months of closure, film distributors have postponed the release of many movies, including the Lunar New Year films. However, with the epidemic gradually improving, the government finally announced that social distancing measures will be relaxed on April 21st, and cinemas are expected to reopen!
Many cinemas have already announced the movies that will be released in April, preparing for the reopening day. Below, we have selected a series of works to recommend to you who have not watched movies on the big screen for a long time!
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
Expected Release Date: April 21, 2022
This movie is the third installment in the “Fantastic Beasts” series, co-written by the original author J.K. Rowling and “Harry Potter” series screenwriter Stephen Kloves, and produced in collaboration with “Fantastic Beasts” series director David Yates.
The story follows the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) attempting to rule the entire magical world, so Dumbledore (Jude Law) sends Newt (Eddie Redmayne) to lead a group of wizards on this dangerous mission, with Muggles joining the battle! A new force composed of Grindelwald and his followers is about to cast a spell on Dumbledore, the two teams fiercely confront each other, can Dumbledore stop this power-grabbing conspiracy?
4K restored version of “Lan Yu”
Expected release date: April 21, 2022
Hailed as a classic in the Chinese film industry, “Blue Gate” directed by Stanley Kwan tells the taboo love story of a gay couple in Beijing. The film premiered in 2001 and won numerous awards at the Golden Horse Awards, including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Audience Choice for Best Film. Over 20 years later, audiences will have the opportunity to relive this bitter and moving love story on the big screen once again.
The second-generation elite Chen Handong (played by Hu Jun) met the young man Lan Yu (played by Liu Ye) who came to Beijing from the northeast to study under the recommendation of his subordinate. Lan Yu, forced by life, had to choose to sell his body, and by chance became Handong’s companion. The two originally agreed on the rule of “parting on good terms,” but sparks flew and they embarked on a love that the world could not accept. Later, under the pressure of social responsibility, Chen Handong chose to marry a woman, but he could never erase the image of Lan Yu.
“Batman”
Expected release date: April 27, 2022
Directed by Matt Reeves, known for the “Planet of the Apes” series, the film stars the new generation heartthrob Robert Pattinson as the new “Batman,” with the popular actress Zoe Kravitz playing “Catwoman.” Batman delves into the dark criminal world for two years, acting as a vigilante seeking revenge. A mysterious serial killer targets elites, causing panic in the city. Batman steps in to investigate, facing off against Catwoman, Penguin, Riddler, and Roman. With an urgent conspiracy at hand, he must join forces with new allies to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes and reclaim light and justice for the corrupt Gotham City.
“Dream Animal Zoo 2”
Expected Release Date: April 21, 2022
Sing Dream Zoo 2 is an animated film, where the theater owner, Mr. Bear, and his SING dream team, with their fantastic performance, successfully revive the struggling New Bear Theater. With great ambition, Mr. Bear decides to step onto the grand stage and invites the legendary rock lion, Roar, who has retired for many years, to lead the way. In order to fulfill his dream, Mr. Bear goes all out to persuade Roar to come out of retirement. The journey to achieve their dreams is full of fun, and the SING team once again experiences the incredible power of music to heal hearts.
The sequel’s cast includes legendary rock band U2’s lead singer Bono, as well as Bobby Cannavale, Pharrell Williams, Halsey, and Letitia Wright, among others. This powerhouse of talented voices will sing dozens of familiar classic rock and pop songs in the film.
“Superstar Picks a Husband”
Expected Release Date: April 28, 2022
Pop music queen J. Lo and Hollywood star comedian Owen Wilson, together, compose a love story that breaks through identity boundaries. The movie tells the story of the world-famous singing and dancing queen (J. Lo) and a rising music star falling in love in a high-profile manner, only for her to discover his infidelity before a performance. Feeling devastated, the female lead locks eyes with a math teacher holding a “Marry Me” fan sign in the audience, and in a moment of madness, decides to marry this stranger… With one crazy decision, the two embark on a relationship that defies imagination.
“Titanium”
Expected Release Date: April 21, 2022
The film is directed by French female director Julia Ducournau, who won the highest honor, the Golden Palm Award, at the 74th Cannes Film Festival with this film. The story tells of Alexia, who narrowly escaped death in a car accident as a child, thanks to a timely surgery that replaced her scalp with titanium. As she grows up, she develops a fetish for cars and becomes a sexy car show girl. After killing a fan who was stalking her, she becomes unscrupulous and embarks on a journey of escape. This film has been dubbed by the BBC as the “most shocking film of 2021” and is suitable for fans with strong hearts who enjoy science fiction themes!
“Moonfall”
Expected Release Date: April 21, 2022
The movie is the latest sci-fi disaster film by “Master of Disaster” Roland Emmerich, director of “The Day After Tomorrow” and “2012”. The film revolves around the moon mysteriously veering off course and hurtling towards Earth for total destruction. Facing extinction, the NASA administrator, a lunar conspiracy theorist genius, and former top astronaut team up to form a space team, carrying the last hope for human survival. As doomsday approaches, they will venture into the core of the moon to battle alien forces, determining whether humanity can escape the fate of Earth’s sixth mass extinction.
“The Death Cube”
Expected Release Date: April 21, 2022
The film is directed by Japanese director Yasuhiko Shimizu, starring Masaki Suda, Masaki Okada, and Teru Takeda. The story tells of six men and women who are imprisoned in a sealed room, trying to escape but constantly being attacked by various murder traps such as lasers, electric saws, and flamethrowers. In their quest to escape the space, they gradually reveal various dark aspects of human nature. The movie is like a Japanese version of “Escape Room”, so if you enjoy thrilling suspense films, don’t miss it.
Source: Broadway Theater
