This week’s new releases include an action film about two thieves who steal an ambulance when their plans go off the rails, a documentary about the Norwegian pop group A-Ha, a sequel to 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and much more!
a-ha: The Movie
It follows the band on tour, telling the full story of how three young men followed their impossible dream of becoming Norwegian pop stars. When Take On Me reached number 1 on Billboard in the US in 1985 the dream came true. Or did it?
Directed by Thomas Robsahm, Aslaug Holm
Starring: A-Ha, Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar, Magne Furuholmen, Andy Whittle
Release date: April 8
Aline (PG-13)
With the support of her family and the man she loves, the 14th child of a modest family will become the most famous singer in the world.
Directed by Valérie Lemercier
Starring: Valérie Lemercier, Sylvain Marcel, Danielle Fichaud, Roc Lafortune, Antoine Vézina
Release date: April 8
Ambulance (R)
Two robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry.
Directed by Michael Bay
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, Garret Dillahunt, Moses Ingram
Release date: April 8
Cow
A close-up portrait of the daily lives of two cows.
Directed by Andrea Arnold
Starring: Lin Gallagher
Release date: April 8
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG)
When the manic Dr Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.
Directed by Jeff Fowler
Starring: Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter
Release date: April 8