REVENGE OF THE SITH AT 20
REVENGE OF THE SITH AT 20
Revenge of the Sith
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f you somehow lived under a rock or were not old enough( or born enough) to see this in theaters, Disney is re-releasing Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, the final film in the prequel trilogy, in celebration of the 20thAnniversary. StartingApril 25th, the film will be shown in select theaters across the U. S. for one week only. Screenings will be available in various formats, including, for the first time, 4DX. If you ' re looking for new material, here are our pics for April.
By Lori Vernon
Star Wars: Episode III
Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Release
Directed by George Lucas Rated PG-13 • April 25- In Theaters
The final film in the prequel trilogy highlights the fall of the noble Jedi Order, forcing a handful of survivors, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda, into hiding. During a time when the Jedi Knights have become generals, leading a massive clone army in a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists, the sinister Sith unveils a centuries-old plot to rule the galaxy. As the Republic crumbles and the evil Galactic Empire rises from the ashes, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force and becomes Emperor Palpatine’ s new apprentice— Darth Vader.
A Minecraft Movie Directed by Jared Hess Rated PG • April 4- In Theaters
The first big-screen, live-action adaptation of the best-selling video game, where creativity doesn’ t just help you craft; it’ s essential to one’ s survival! Four misfits— Garrison( Jason Momoa), Henry( Sebastian Hansen), Natalie( Emma Myers), and Dawn( Danielle Brooks)— find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get home, they’ ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve( Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative.
Freaky Tales Directed by Anna Boden / Ryan Fleck RatedR • April4-InTheaters Set in 1987 Oakland, this film is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters- an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector- on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles. Executive produced by hip-hop pioneer Too Short, it features an all-star ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Norman, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks in a pulpy blend of explosive action, edgy humor, gory kills, and sly twists and turns.
The Amateur Directed by James Hawes Rated PG-13 • April 11- In Theaters
Charlie Heller( Rami Malek) is a brilliant but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.
Warfare Directed by Ray Mendoza / Alex Garland Rated N / A • April 11- In Theaters
Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, this film embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, overwatching the movement of US forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real-time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.
Drop Directed by Christopher Landon Rated PG-13 • April 11- In Theaters
Meghann Fahy plays Violet, a widowed mother, on her first date in years. She arrives at an upscale restaurant, relieved that her date, Henry( Brandon Sklenar), is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet becomes terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions, or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet’ s son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed, or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor’ s final directive? Kill Henry.
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