It’s another dull week at the August box office. For a time, August had been a dumping ground, but in recent years, it has emerged as a second-coming of the blockbuster season. This month has been decidedly less so and with the new releases available, I doubt we’ll get much bigger. As horror hasn’t had a hit in some time, Don’t Breathe may resuscitate the genre with its unique spin on the genre. Hands of Stone could play well with bot Hispanic audiences and fans of boxing. Mechanic: Resurrection is hoping to bank on Jason Statham’s new stature after high profile successes like Furious 7 and Spy. However, the original film made under $30 million in 2011, and I doubt he’s got enough of a following to justify a high debut. Thus, it seems Don’t Breathe and Hands of Stone are the most likely to top new releases and possibly the box office with Don’t Breathe having a whisper of an edge.
Our Highest Rated Films: In Order of Disappearance, Complete Unknown
Our Best Awards Ratings: Hands of Stone (Oscars), Complete Unknown (Critics)
OTHER LIMITED RELEASES
Daylight’s End
Greater
Level Up
Tunnel
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Don’t Breathe(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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4.8 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (3) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks like something new in terms of horror. The trailers aren’t great, but the inventiveness could be sufficient to sustain my interest. |
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Hands of Stone(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.0 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (2) |
.8 Wesley Lovell: (3,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks fairly generic, but the cast may be worth visiting. |
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Mechanic: Resurrection(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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1.5 Wesley Lovell: (0) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (2) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I had no interest in the original and since this long-removed sequel still stars Jason Statham, my lack of interest is redoubled. |
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Complete Unknown(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.0 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (9) Thomas LaTourrette: (4) |
.5 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (2,Critics) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m not sure what to make of this film. If it’s just a straight relationship drama, it doesn’t seem that interesting. There are some elements that could be intriguing and the cast is strong, so it could be worth the time. |
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The Hollars(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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4.8 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (5) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): This looks like a fairly generic family drama that in spite of the cast just doesn’t look that good. |
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In Order of Disappearance(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.3 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (5) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): The darkly comedic film could be worth giving a few moments to, but what its end goals are beyond revenge aren’t certain. |
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Remember the Goal(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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1.8 Wesley Lovell: (0) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Tripp Burton: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (1) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): A trite, uninspired religious-themed sports drama. No thanks. |
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The Sea of Trees(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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1.8 Wesley Lovell: (2) Peter J. Patrick: (0) Tripp Burton: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (3) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): If early word weren’t so bad, I could probably find this interesting, but it doesn’t, so I don’t. |
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Southside with You(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.5 Wesley Lovell: (1) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (8) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): It might be interesting to see how Barack & Michelle Obama fell in love, but this doesn’t look like the movie I want to see of that. |
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