We live in the golden age of content, so here are the movies releasing in April Week 4 to keep you updated with all the upcoming films. This week check out the wide roster of critically acclaimed films while also seeing some documentaries and some interesting films about the human experience.
Language is not a barrier this week. Check out films from English, Hindi, Tamil, Korean and German in this list.
Movies Releasing in April Week 4
April 25, 2023
The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey
Going on her book tour to speak about the way we all lived through uncertain times during the pandemic, Michelle Obama and Oprah got together to delve into this in detail. This conversation was filmed in Los Angeles and will be shared with the rest of the audience on the aforementioned date. The book’s premise shares certain tools the former First Lady used to get through difficult times. With Oprah in the mix, it is expected to be an emotional journey. This film will be streaming on Netflix.
John Mulaney: Baby J
After a weird couple of years, the comedian is back on stage to tell us all about it. The last time we saw him in The Comeback Kid and Kid Gorgeous, he hadn’t had children or been through anything so viciously in public. However, since then, he has gone to rehab, had a child with Olivia Munn, and is returning to touring. This special was filmed at Boston’s Symphony Hall in February 2023 and directed by Alex Timbers who also directed and produced one of the previous specials. This special will be streaming on Netflix.
April 26, 2023
Kiss Kiss!
In this Polish romantic comedy, two brothers get together and come to a truce deciding that they will help each other in wooing the women they like. However, it all goes horribly wrong when they get roped into a presidential-level wedding with multiple variables and a lot of infidelity going about. Meanwhile, one of the other guys is trying his level best to make the best impression in front of the person he likes. The only problem is there are now gangs involved too. This film will be streaming on Netflix.
April 27, 2023
The Matchmaker
In this Arabic film, the thrill seems to run at an all-time high as the protagonist gets roped into a scheme he has seemingly no control over. Except for realising that he might have been inducted into a cult, there is no indication of what this film entails for the rest of the characters. This man comes home late to his family, and his wife is left answering his daughter’s questions. The hotel he is staying at is giving the weirdest energy, which is what makes it so interesting. This film will be streaming on Netflix.
April 28, 2023
U Turn
In this crime thriller, watch as the protagonist tries to uncover the stories from the NTPC flyover, where people take a U-turn by removing the blocks from the median. However, there is a dark consequence of doing that. While the loose blocks cause accidents, the people who take these U-turns are met with an unimaginable fate, sometimes even worse than death. The police officers are also incredibly confused by what is happening and are trying their best to get to the bottom of it. This film will be streaming on Zee5.
AKA
In this undercover spy story, the protagonist has to get Pastore to trust him. However, there is obviously some doubt about who he is and what he does. One of the clan members notes how he punches like a true heavyweight champion. It all becomes even more complicated when Pastore’s son is in danger of being kidnapped. Now, the protagonist is torn between letting the mafia boss lose all his leverage and saving a child from a fate he has no control over. This film will be streaming on Netflix.
Ni Sisi
Based on a play, this film about a community in Kenya focuses on how stereotypes and rumours have the ability to ruin people’s lives and their identities in a region that prides itself on its culture. Moreover, this is a film also keeps romance at the centre, sharing what it is like when two people in love also have to deal with their surroundings crumbling to dust. This film will be streaming on Netflix.
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Peter Pan and Wendy
Pack your bags for Neverland because Peter Pan is here to take you there. Wendy Darling is asleep when Tinker Bell comes in and sprinkles some fairy dust on all of them. But when they’re caught, Peter Pan decides that this is their chance to escape from this world and let things stay the way they were. This film will be streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Ponniyin Selvan
Following up on the intense saga of the Cholas from the first film, this one focuses on the division of a kingdom gone wrong and a birthright being snatched. There will be some deep mythical lore, a lot of drama and some political commentary that will truly make people wonder of the time this film is based on. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s magnum opus, this film is set to conclude the sage beginning from the first film. Catch the film in theatres soon.
Beau is Afraid
In this ridiculously confusing film, Ari Aster once again instils deep fear while also teasing the kind of shenanigans his characters will get up to in this new film. Beau is supposed to meet his mother soon, but she’s very creepily giving him the option to stay away, not come or completely abandon the idea of leaving. Meanwhile, Beau’s neighbours seem to have a secret about why he can or cannot leave home, often resorting to running him over. Catch the film in theatres soon.
Polite Society
In this debut feature by the director, this action-packed film follows a young aspiring stunt person Ria Khan and her intensely close relationship with her sister Lena. However, now that Lena is getting married, Ria has some ideas about the groom, which are unpleasant. With much discovery, she sees that he is actually hiding a dark family secret with his mother ruling from the top. Catch the film in theatres soon.
Sisu
In the WW2 era, this gold miner comes across an invaluable ore and is just making his way to the nearest bank 563 miles away when he is stopped by the Nazi officers, who try to rob him and kill him off. Instead, the man himself turns out to be one of the most dangerous people taking down three guys with guns and knives all on his own. His story doesn’t even begin to encapsulate here because now nothing will stop him from getting the gold. Catch the film in theatres soon.
Agent
The gore and thrill just begin in this film when the Agent arrives. In trying to bring down the Syndicate, the protagonist chooses to take on a mission with a five per cent confidence rate, which the government also readily okays because of his stellar reputation. Deemed the monkey, he is said to be the only one to enter the lion’s den and bite off the lion’s share. And it is this man who is expected to bring the guy down to his knees. Catch the film in theatres soon.
April 30, 2023
Muoi The Curse Returns
This Vietnamese horror film follows an art curator who comes to her friend’s place at an isolated villa to reunite with her. Now that she is here, a painting seems to have created some intense desire in her, but little does she know that it hides an evil spirit inside, which could wreak havoc on all. This film will be streaming on Netflix.
Which films are you most excited to see this week? Let us know in the comments below.
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