Top 10 Must-Watch Movies in Theaters for April 2019

Us is the buzzworthy horror film everyone’s talking about. Directed by Jordan Peele, who previously shocked audiences with Get Out, Us follows a group of African Americans living in a small town who are suddenly attacked by doppelgängers who look exactly like them. With its eerie, unique style, the film is unmistakably Jordan Peele’s. Some viewers believe the title ‘Us’ also represents ‘United States.’

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• International Title: Us
  
• Genre: Horror, Mystery
  
• Director: Jordan Peele
  
• Stars: Anna Diop, Elisabeth Moss, Lupita Nyong'o
  
• Release Date: March 22, 2019
  

Directed by the renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Zhang Yimou, known for masterpieces like Hero, House of Flying Daggers, and Curse of the Golden Flower, Shadow is set to be a triumphant return of one of Hong Kong's finest directors. The film is set during the Three Kingdoms period, where General Zhang Xiu, severely wounded, must hide in the shadows. He entrusts the protection of his kingdom to a mysterious assassin, Shadow, who must defend the land from neighboring enemies. Although Shadow premiered in Hong Kong in 2018, it was released in Vietnam in 2019 and earned an impressive 88 points on MetaCritic. For these reasons, it ranks as one of the Top 10 must-see movies in April 2019.

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• International Title: Shadow
  
• Genre: Martial Arts, Period Drama
  
• Director: Zhang Yimou
  
• Stars: Chao Deng, Li Sun, Ryan Zheng
  
• Release Date: March 29, 2019
  

Dumbo: The Flying Elephant is directed by Tim Burton, known for his works such as Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The story revolves around a circus that unexpectedly takes in Dumbo, an elephant with oversized ears. After some time, they discover that Dumbo can fly, and he becomes the star attraction. A successful businessman from Dreamland is drawn to him with plans to take Dumbo, but behind the glamour of Dreamland lies dark secrets.

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• International Title: Dumbo
  
• Genre: Comedy, Family
  
• Director: Tim Burton
  
• Stars: Lucy DeVito, Eva Green, Colin Farrell
  
• Release Date: March 29, 2019
  

The Queen of Black Magic is one of the most thrilling Vietnamese films in the Top 10 must-see movies in theaters for April 2019. Based on a real-life case that shocked the western countryside of Vietnam, the film tells the story of a sorcerer who murders people and uses their skulls to practice dark magic. This true case saw the sorcerer trick and murder many women, using their skulls to achieve immortality. The incident created a huge public outcry, and even today, it is considered one of the scariest and most disturbing cases. The film adaptation of this story has been highly praised for its terrifying atmosphere, even more so than Thai supernatural films.

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• International Title: Thien Linh Cai
  
• Genre: Horror, Crime
  
• Director: Tran Ham
  
• Stars: Quang Tuan, Hoang Yen Chibi, Thanh Tu, Thanh My, La Thanh
  
• Release Date: April 19, 2019
  

Hotel Mumbai is a cinematic adaptation of the documentary Surviving Mumbai, depicting the harrowing events of the 2008 Mumbai attacks in India. From November 26 to 29, 2008, over 10 simultaneous terrorist attacks took place across various locations, including restaurants, hotels, beaches, cinemas, stadiums, train stations, and the international airport. The horrific attacks resulted in 170 deaths and thousands of injuries. The film focuses on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where more than 2000 guests and staff are held hostage by terrorists.

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• International Title: Hotel Mumbai
  
• Genre: History, Thriller
  
• Director: Anthony Maras
  
• Stars: Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi
  
• Release Date: March 22, 2019
  

If you're looking for a bright and cheerful movie suitable for kids, Corgi: The Royal Dogs is a perfect choice. This animated film features the lovable, short-legged Corgis, which are sure to captivate younger audiences. It's also the final entry in the Top 10 Most Popular Movies in Theaters in April 2019.

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• International Title: The Queen's Corgi
  
• Genre: Animation, Comedy
  
• Directors: Vincent Kesteloot, Ben Stassen
  
• Stars: Jack Whitehall, Julie Walters, Tom Courtenay
  
• Release Date: April 26, 2019
  

At the top of the Top 10 Most Popular Movies in Theaters in April 2019 list is Shazam!. Adapted from DC Comics, following the success of Aquaman, Shazam! is poised to be the most lighthearted and comedic DC film yet. The movie follows Billy Batson, a young boy who meets a mysterious wizard and is granted ultimate powers when he shouts the word "Shazam!". This power transforms him into a superhero with extraordinary abilities like super strength, invulnerability, flight, and the ability to control lightning. What happens when the mind of a child controls such powers? Expect hilarious, yet heartwarming moments alongside the responsibility of learning to use his newfound abilities.

Originally known as Captain Marvel in the 1939 Fawcett Comics, the character was later acquired by DC Comics, which was forced to relinquish the name to Marvel Comics in 1967. From then on, the DC version became known as Shazam! (also referred to as Captain Thunder). This April, Shazam! - the first Captain Marvel - makes his big screen debut.

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• International Title: Shazam!
  
• Genre: Superhero, Action, Comedy
  
• Director: David F. Sandberg
  
• Stars: Zachary Levi, Michelle Borth, Mark Strong
  
• Release Date: April 5, 2019
  

Following the events of Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame serves as the epic sequel, set after Thanos' destructive actions that wiped out half the universe. While many fans speculate that the film could bring back some fallen heroes, it's also expected to mark the emotional farewell of iconic heroes like Captain America. As a massive Marvel production, Avengers: Endgame is sure to be another blockbuster, possibly even eclipsing Shazam! in terms of hype and excitement.

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• International Title: Avengers: Endgame
  
• Genre: Superhero, Action
  
• Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
  
• Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch
  
• Release Date: April 26, 2019
  

Pet Sematary is a chilling horror film based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, the master of horror stories like The Shining, IT, Misery, and Carrie. The film revolves around a mysterious burial ground with the power to bring back the dead. Initially, people bury their pets here, and soon after, they return. However, a grieving father, desperate to revive his daughter, buries her in the same place, only to realize that the resurrected beings return with a dark, soulless presence. What follows is a terrifying nightmare, and by the time he understands the consequences, it’s already too late.

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• International Title: Pet Sematary
  
• Genre: Horror, Thriller
  
• Directors: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer
  
• Stars: Jason Clarke, John Lithgow, Amy Seimetz
  
• Release Date: April 5, 2019