As winter comes to a close this month, why not take the chance to make it a movie night with these August film releases.
Film: Lucy (pictured)
Release Date: 31st July 2014
Rating: MA
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman
Genre: Sci-fi
Plot: A woman caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
Film: And So it Goes
Release Date: 07 August 2014
Rating: M15+
Starring: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Plot: A self-centred real estate agent’s life is turned upside down when his estranged son suddenly drops off his granddaughter and with the help of his neighbour, he learns to care, and unexpectedly, to fall in love again.
Film: Postman Pat
Release Date: 14 August 2014
Rating: General
Genre: Children’s
Plot: With Pat required to be away from Greendale whilst participating in a contest, various Patbot 3000 robots are deployed to take Pat’s postal duties. This soon turns out to be an evil plot to take over the world, which Pat must now stop.
Film: The Expendables 3
Release Date: 14 August 2014
Rating: M
Genre: Action
Starring: Syllvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li
Plot: Barney Ross and the group of grizzled mercenaries known as the Expendables face their toughest challenge yet when they’re faced with ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks, the co-founder of the group and Ross’ sworn enemy.
Film: Hundred-Foot Journey
Release Date: 14 August 2014
Rating: M
Genre: Drama
Starring: Helen Mirren
Plot: The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory, proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own nearby eatery, until undeniable chemistry causes the Madame to take gifted young chef Hassan under her wing.
Film: Freedom
Release Date: 21 August 2014
Rating: M15+
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jnr, William Sadler
Plot: In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward escaped from a plantation with his family. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves. On board is Samuel’s great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton.
Film: Inbetweeners 2
Release Date: 21 August 2014
Rating: Check classification
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Freddie Stroma, Tamla Kari
Plot: The continuing adventures of teenagers Jay, Neil, Simon and Will as they explore Australia are chronicled.
Film: Felony
Release Date: 29 August 2014
Rating: M15+
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Joel Edgerton
Plot: Three detectives become embroiled in a tense struggle after a tragic accident that leaves a child in critical condition. One is guilty of a crime, one will try to cover it up, and the other attempts to expose it. How far will these men go to disguise and unravel the truth?
Film: If I Stay
Release Date: 29 August 2014
Rating: M15+
Genre:
Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz
Plot: Life changes in an instant for young Mia Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined.
Film: Magic in the Moonlight
Release Date: 28 August 2014
Rating: PG
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring: Colin Firth, Emma Stone
Plot: Set in the 1920s on the opulent and idyllic Riviera in the south of France, the film follows cynical and arrogant Englishman Stanley; a master illusionist who is invited to the Catledge Family mansion to unmask a possible swindle involving an alluring young clairvoyant named Sophie.
Film: Predestination
Release Date: 28 August 2014
Rating: MA
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Noah Taylor
Plot: The life of a time-traveling Temporal Agent. On his final assignment, he must pursue the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time.