Major Theatrical Releases August 2017
Major Theatrical Releases August 2017
Here are the major theatrical releases for August 2017.
**There will be no spoilers**
**Dates are still subject to change**
The Dark Tower
August 4
After much hype and anticipation, "The Dark Tower" - based off a series of books by Stephen King - finally hits theaters. Idris Elba stars as The Gunslinger, a man tasked to protect the Dark Tower from being destroyed and ending several worlds, including Earth. Matthew McConaughey stars as The Man in Black, The Gunslinger's nemesis and the one who sets out to destroy the tower. While I'm excited that the film is finally being made, seeing that it only has a runtime of a little over 90 minutes worries me in that it seems way too short to tell the story right.
Kidnap
August 4
Oscar winner Halle Berry tackles a story that's every mother's nightmare - her young son gets kidnapped, and she can't rely on the police to find him. Taking the law into her own hands, she frantically follows the kidnappers in hopes of saving her son. This looks like a thrilling, exciting, heart-pounding thriller with one of the best actresses out there, and has similarities to Berry's other great work, "The Call."
Detroit
August 4
Starring John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, John Krasinski and Will Poulter, "Detroit" is the true-life story of the Algiers Motel Incident in Detroit in 1967 that led to the deaths of several African Americans in the middle of one of the biggest race riots in history. Kathryn Bigelow (Oscar-winning director of "The Hurt Locker") directs this film, and it looks to be a tense, exciting movie. 
Annabelle: Creation
August 11
Based off the true demon possessed doll that now rests in Lorraine Warren's home, "Annabelle: Creation" is the prequel of "Annabelle" and tells how the doll became possessed. Serving as a part of "The Conjuring" film universe, critics are already praising the film from advanced screenings, and looks to be a terrifying fun way to end the summer.
The Glass Castle
August 11
Based on a true story, "The Glass Castle" tells the tale of Jeannette Walls (Oscar winner Brie Larson), a young woman who grew up with a poverty-striken family but eventually made a name for herself. She tried to put her family behind her, but realizes that nothing is more important than family. Boasting a strong supporting cast including Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts, the film looks to be a highly dramatic, poignant tale that will hit a deep cord with audiences.
The Nut Job 2
August 11
The sequel no one asked for from a movie no one saw. Suffice it to say this should've been relegated to the Direct-to-DVD bin, and will be a quick in-and-out in the theater. The film centers around the critters who try to stop an evil ruthless mayor from leveling their home and turning it into an amusement park. Sure they'll be some laughs, but it's definitely not worth the price of admission.
The Hitman's Bodyguard
August 18
Ryan Reynolds is the bodyguard, assigned to protect the hitman, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who is set to testify against a ruthless European dictator, played by Gary Oldman. To have the names Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Gary Oldman in one movie is more than enough to see it, but especially to see the buddy pairing of Reynolds and Jackson is comedic gold, with the F-bombs dropping like flies. In a summer devoid of truly comedic films, this could be the light at the end of the tunnel.
Logan Lucky
August 18
We all know Daniel Craig as James Bond, but here he seems to take a more - eccentric - role. Having been incarcerated, he is enlisted by down-on-their-luck brothers Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde (Adam Driver) Logan to help them in the heist of the century - during the Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The film looks to be an oddball adventure that mixes "Talladega Nights" with "Ocean's Eleven," with a top-notch cast.
Polaroid
August 25
Horror movies are the most exciting to me because they can be literally anything, and have the most fantastical stories. Then, there's "Polaroid," a tired re-tread of a film based off others you've seen before (such as "The Ring," "The Grudge," "Ouija," etc.) about an evil Polaroid camera that goes after people whose pictures it takes. Unnecessary, unoriginal, uninspiring, and an utter waste of time.
Leap!
August 30
"Leap!" tells the story of a young orphan girl who wishes to be a ballerina for the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet, and features the voice talents of Elle Fanning and Nat Wolff. While the animation looks crisp and vivid and the story seems heartfelt and exciting, I'm not particularly drawn to this film for some reason. Can't really say much more about it.
So there are the major theatrical releases for August 2017.
Here's the order as to how excited I am to see them:
1. Annabelle: Creation
2. The Dark Tower
3. The Hitman's Bodyguard
4. Detroit
5. Kidnap
6. The Glass House
7. Logan Lucky
8. Leap!
9. Polaroid
10. The Nut Job 2
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