April Brings a Wave of Highly Anticipated Movies

Hu Quang Han – a handsome actor – has become well-known among viewers for continuing to bring back the “cultural wave” of Vietnamese cinema in his latest film project.

The film Marry My Dead Body is a romantic comedy that has stirred excitement during the recent April festivities in Da Nang. One day, during a pursuit of a criminal along with the beautiful forensic investigator Zi-Qing, the protagonist Ming-Han unexpectedly receives a mysterious red envelope, which leads to a group of people unexpectedly calling him “the groom.” They demand that he marry the corpse of his deceased fiancée, and of course, Ming-Han cannot accept this decision.

However, after an unfortunate encounter, he begins to see his ghostly bride, Mao-Mao. To escape Mao-Mao, Ming-Han has no other choice but to help her fulfill her last wish. An adventure filled with laughter and tears begins as he navigates through the ghostly world and faces challenges to help his bride. The film is set to premiere on April 7, 2023.

Another highly anticipated film, The First Slam Dunk, marks a significant return of the 8x and 9x generation to the big screen after more than two decades. This film illustrates the growth journey of high school students passionate about basketball, focusing on the character Ryota Miyagi from the Shohoku basketball team. He has an older brother, Sota, who inspired his love for the sport. Ryota and his teammates, Hanamichi Sakuragi, Takenori Akagi, Hisashi Mitsui, and Kaede Rukawa, challenge the Sannoh high school basketball team.

This film is one of the highly anticipated global blockbusters following the release of the critically acclaimed Avatar: The Way of Water. Its popularity has heavily influenced cinema attendance across many countries in Asia. The official release in Vietnam is scheduled for April 14, 2023.

On the same weekend of April 14, 2023, audiences will also meet two handsome leads, Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage, in Renfield: The Devil’s Assistant.

This film tells the story of Renfield, a character traditionally known as the devoted servant of Count Dracula. Under the shadow of his master, Renfield struggles to find freedom from his servitude while constantly being forced to procure fresh victims for Dracula, regardless of the moral implications.

However, after numerous tumultuous centuries, Renfield hopes to discover a life outside the darkness of his master. His journey unfolds as he seeks to break free from his toxic relationship with Dracula.

On April 21, 2023, audiences will be treated to a culinary adventure in the blockbuster Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, featuring beloved actors Chris Pine and Regé-Jean Page from Bridgerton.

The film follows a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers as they embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic. However, every step taken leads to unexpected dangers and challenges as they navigate through a world filled with magic and mythical creatures.

Alongside these films, audiences can look forward to The Covenant, directed by Guy Ritchie, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Alexander Ludwig.

Set in the final days of the Afghanistan conflict, the film follows Sergeant John Kinley and an Afghan interpreter named Ahmed. When their unit is ambushed, John and Ahmed emerge as the only survivors. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, Ahmed risks everything to save John and his family from the Taliban, who are hot on their trail.

Finally, during the Hung Kings Commemoration Holiday and Southern Liberation Day this year, the Vietnamese film Lat Mat 6: Tam Ve Dinh Menh will officially return in this sixth installment, directed by Ly Hai and produced by Minh Ha, who have contributed significantly to the success of this film series.

A loyal group of friends will find themselves in a challenging situation when they discover the ticket sales for the special event with a whopping 136.8 million VND. The group must embark on an adventure filled with twists and challenges to secure their tickets.

But this ticket sale is merely the beginning of an unexpected journey. Will the quest to secure tickets lead the group into trouble? The film is set to premiere in cinemas on April 28, 2023.

In addition to these films, audiences can also enjoy the animated film Cats in the Museum, which revolves around the character Vincent the cat teaming up with Maurice the mouse to escape from a dangerous situation involving a piano. A group of mischievous thieves has unintentionally taken the piano and sent it to the museum, where Vincent encounters a series of challenges while trying to protect the artwork from various dangers over the years. Despite longing to discover a world of freedom, Vincent struggles to hide the truth about Maurice’s existence.

Each adventure becomes more complicated as they navigate through the museum’s treasures. Will Vincent, Maurice, and their feline friend together manage to protect the artwork? The film is set to premiere in theaters on April 28, 2023.