Major Theatrical Releases August 2018
Major Theatrical Releases August 2018
Here are the major theatrical releases for August 2018.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS,
Also, dates are subject to change**
Christopher Robin
August 3
Growing up with "Winnie the Pooh," it's no surprise I'm extremely
excited for this film. Christopher Robin has grown up and lost all
sense of wonder and imagination, so it's up to his childhood friends to
remind him of the important things in life. Pooh looks amazing (and
also closer to his original iteration), and the effects look practical
and believable. Jim Cummings even returns to voice the lovable bear, an
extra nice touch that will help bring out the imagination of those who
grew up with Pooh and his Hundred Acre Wood pals.
The Darkest Minds
August 3
After a worldwide plague killed nearly all the teenagers, those that
survived acquired superhuman abilities, and were hunted by the
government. Now they band together to survive, and their leader is none
other than Amandla Stenberg, who rose to fame as Rue from "The Hunger
Games." Although this looks like an "X-Men" knockoff, I'm still excited
to see it due to Stenberg's presence, which is a solid mixture of
innocence and power, and looks to be an action-filled spectacle.
The Spy Who Dumped Me
August 3
With a title that spoofs James Bond, expect "The Spy Who Dumped Me" to
be an action-packed comedy with two of today's leading comediennes.
Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon star as two women on the run after Kunis's
ex-boyfriend turns up again and reveals he's a CIA agent, and they have
something the bad guys want. Looks to be a laugh riot with some great
slapstick moments.
Dog Days
August 10
Already heads and tails better than that OTHER dog film released this summer, "Dog Days" focuses on a group of people in Los Angeles and how their dogs affect their lives. Much like "A Dog's Purpose," this looks to be one of those affirming films that will touch hearts and be a family crowd pleaser. Not to mention the film boasts a strong cast including Eva Longoria, Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, and Finn Wolfhard.
The Meg
August 10
I've been hearing about this movie since 2015, and it never bodes well when a movie has been in production for so long. The film centers on Jason Statham, who goes in search of the Megaldon - the world's largest shark. The shark itself looks impressive and makes Jaws appear as a guppy by comparison, and I still have hopes that the film will be decent.
Slender Man
August 10
Once a Creepypasta meme, Slender Man has become an icon of terror and
horror on the Internet, so much so that two girls actually tried to
sacrifice their friend to the mythical monster. Known for his long
slender body and blank face, the monster finally gets the big screen
treatment in basically what looks like a "Ring" ripoff, a film that will
probably rely on jump scares than any actual real horror. 
Crazy Rich Asians
August 15
There's not many films out there focusing on a love story between two Asians, so I'm intrigued how they're going to handle "Crazy Rich Asians," based off a popular novel. When an Asian American girl finds her longtime boyfriend belongs to a wealthy family in Singapore, cultures clash and bonds get tested. His overbearing mother (played by the ever amazing Michelle Yeoh) seems to dislike the girlfriend, as she seemingly wants to change his culture. Even though it tells the same love story through a different lens, I can't help but think it'll still be generic and predictable. 
Alpha
August 17
Kodi Smit-McPhee stars as a young man who's forced to survive on his own against the harsh landscape of the Upper Paleolithic period, with no one to rely on except for a friendship he forges with a wolf. Think "The Revenant" only more boring. Not excited for this at all, and will probably be a sweeping snooze-fest.
Down a Dark Hall
August 17
AnnaSophia Robb stars as a wayward teen who's sent to an all-girl boarding school run by Uma Thurman's Madame Duret, but as in the cases of events like this, the house is of course haunted. There's every type of haunted house trope to be found just from the trailer alone - the mysterious room, the creaking door, everything that any first-rate filmmaker could come up with. Plus this film was done much better with last year's "Annabelle: Creation."
Mile 22
August 17
Mark Wahlberg is in his element here, starring as an elite intelligence officer tasked with moving a police officer with vital information out of his national Southeast Asian home. Of course, every bad guy in the area is out to stop him, but with the aide of fellow action stars Ronda Rousey and Lauren Cohan, this looks to be an action-packed spectacle with exciting sequences and nail-biting suspense. 
A.X.L.
August 24
What is it with August and dog/child relationships? Last year there was a movie called "Monster Trucks" that was an absolute flop, a film that I ridiculed from the trailer alone. "A.X.L." is this year's "Monster Trucks," as it looks to be an utterly worthless waste of time. Here, a young man befriends a robot dog, and his owners (which, no doubt, are evil) are out to bring him back. Not even kids will be entertained by this, and adults will probably want to bang their heads against the wall in order to forget it.
The Happytime Murders
August 24
In a world where puppets and humans live side-by-side, someone is out to murder the cast of a popular 80s children's puppet show. Former police partners re-join forces to find the killer before he claims another victim. Much like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "The Happytime Murders" blends two genres that should by all appearances never be blended - gritty, R-rated cop action and children's puppets. Yet it looks to be an enjoyable film, especially with the ever-amazing Melissa McCarthy at the helm.
Operation Finale
August 29
Based on the true story of how Israeli spies attempted to track down and capture a prominent figure of the Nazi party, "Operation Finale" boasts a strong cast including Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley as both men struggle against the other. World War II films are always intriguing and suspenseful, and this looks to follow that trend. Very excited to see how it all plays out.
Kin
August 31
Blending family drama with sci-fi action, "Kin" reminds me of another stellar summer film called "Upgrade." This time, a kid finds a weapon from an unknown source that harbors strange powers, and he and his estranged adopted brother go on the run against a hardened criminal (played by James Franco), and a team of super soldiers who are out to retrieve the gun. I am very excited for this film, because it looks to blend the drama and action perfectly, supplying a strong cast, and some exciting visuals. 
Searching
August 31
Stepping away from his traditional action/comedies, John Cho tackles a very serious issue with "Searching," one that every parent fears. When his child goes missing, Cho's character relies on her social media to track her down, but learns that he never really knew his daughter in the first place. Shot entirely through the lens of a computer, "Searching" looks to build up the tension and suspense, and with a strong performance by Cho, could be a heavily dramatic masterpiece.
So there are the major theatrical releases for August 2018.
Here's the order as to how excited I am to see them:
1. The Darkest Minds
2. Christopher Robin
3. Kin
4. Mile 22
5. Searching
6. The Happytime Murders
7. Operation Finale
8. The Spy Who Dumped Me
9. The Meg
10. Down a Dark Hall
11. Crazy Rich Asians
12. Slender Man
13. Dog Days
14. Alpha
15. A.X.L.
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