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Chappaquiddick Directed by John Curran Rated: PG-13 • April 6th MARVEL ALL-STARS By Lori Vernon In July of 1969, Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) is involved in a tragic sin- gle-car accident on Massachusetts’ Chappaquiddick Island that results in the death of former Robert Kennedy campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne (Kate Mara). The senator struggles to follow his own moral compass and protect his family's legacy, all while trying to keep his political ambitions alive. You Were Never Really Here Directed by Lynn Ramsay Rated: R • April 6th Avengers: Infinity War pril stands out at the box office for one big reason – we finally get the new Avengers sequel Infinity War, the culmination of everything Marvel fans have been waiting for, with all of the ele- ments that have been popping up in other Marvel films finally coming together in this final installment. Many of the most popular characters in the Marvel universe are expected to appear here and hopefully clear up those unresolved plot points from the other films. But, if Super Heroes aren’t your thing here are some other great options for you this month, including A 14 illinoisentertainer.com april 2018 supernatural predators, history re-told, and raging primates. A Quiet Plan Directed by John Krasinki Rated: PG-14 • April 6th John Krasinski and his real-life wife, Emily Blunt, star in this terrifying creature feature about a family who must remain silent in their isolated farmhouse to avoid the mysterious supernatural predators that use sound to find their prey. If they hear you, they will hunt you! Jonathan Ames (Joaquin Phoenix), a traumatized veteran unafraid of violence, privately rescues missing girls from sex rings for a living and dispenses his own punishment on the kidnappers. When he uncovers a conspiracy, Joe's nightmares overtake him, leading to what may be his death or his awakening. The film pre- miered at the Cannes Film Festival last May, where Ramsay won Best Director and Phoenix won Best Actor. genetic engineer (Naomie Harris) to find an antidote, not only to halt a global catas- trophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend. Disobedience Directed by Sebastian Lelio Rated: R • April 27th From the director of the highly acclaimed A Fantastic Woman, Rachel Weisz stars a woman who returns to the community that shunned her decades ear- lier for an attraction to a childhood friend (Rachel McAdams). Once back, their pas- sions reignite as they explore the bound- aries of faith and sexuality. Avengers: Infinity War Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Rated: NR • April 27th Here it is, folks! The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacri- fice all in an attempt to defeat the evil Thanos (Josh Brolin) before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe in this final Avengers outing. I Feel Pretty Directed by Brad Peyton Rated: PG-13 • April 13th Directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein Rated: PG-13 • April 27th Amy Schumer is an ordinary woman who stru ggles with feelings of insecurity and Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson) is a primatologist who shares an unshakable bond with the extraordinarily intelligent silverback gorilla he’s cared for since birth. After a rogue genetic experiment trans- forms the gentle ape into a raging monster, Okoye discovers there are other genetical- ly modified predators tearing across the country destroying everything in their path. He teams up with a discredited inadequacy on a daily basis. When she wakes from a fall believing she is sudden- ly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet, she begins using this new- found confidence and empowerment to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly. But what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed? Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski, Aidy Bryant and Rory Scovel also star. Rampage