15 best DVD and Blu-ray releases in April 2019
6. The Kid Who Would Be King
Release date: Apr. 16
What it’s about: When you’re looking for a family movie, this is the DVD and Blu-ray release that you want to pay attention to. The Kid Who Would Be King is all about a young boy who is bullied at school. However, there’s something special about him. He’s the one who can pull and wield Excalibur.
Yes, this is a retelling of the iconic Arthurian legend. You possibly think you’ve seen them all before, but this is one of those movies that focuses on the younger generation and how resilient boys can be. Now he just has to avoid the sinister Morgana, who wants to destroy the kid who would be king.
5. Bumblebee
Release date: Apr. 2
What it’s about: Hailee Steinfeld stars in this Transformers prequel movie. Focused on the titular Transformer, it’s set in 1987 and tells the story of how Bumblebee found himself on Earth. He’s looking for refuge and where better than in a junkyard?
When Charlie discovers him, she also learns that there’s a government agency, Sector 7, after him. Now Bumblebee and Charlie need to work together to remain one step ahead of the government agency and find other Transformers on Earth who may be on their side — yes, there are some out to destroy the planet.