August 2023 movie releases: Blue Beetle and more

After a July full of great launches, the month of August continues to be exciting with a wide variety of films that promise to compose a more than complete list for movie fans.

The highlights of the time go to three unmissable films. First, Blue Beetle, a film that brings the hero directly from DC Comics to the big screen, with the performance of Xolo Mariduena and marking the debut of the Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine in Hollywood. then we have Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, a horror slasher version of the famous Disney animated character. Finally, a new film from the Ninja Turtles, which features the voices of Jackie Chan e Seth Rogen, promising a unique and innovative approach never seen in these characters.

Want to know more? So, grab your popcorn, separate your ticket and come check out the main movie releases in august!

War Between Heirs (03/08)

Original title: The estate

war between heirs is one of the highlights of movies from comedy which opens in theaters in August. The film, directed by filmmaker Dean Craig, will be played by Toni Collette, movie star Hereditary (2018) and Anna Faris, star of the American TV series Mom (2013).

Synopsis: Sisters Macey and Savanna are determined to secure their ailing aunt's much-desired inheritance, but to do so they must face the challenge of pleasing an aunt who is not easily impressed. Everything gets even more difficult when they realize that the other family members had the same idea.

war between heirs debut on the day August 3th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

MegaShark 2 (03/08)

Original title: Meg 2: The Trench

megashark 2 it's a movie suspense, action e adventure starring Jason Statham, known for his roles in Fast and furious, Infiltrate e The Expendables. The continuation of the 2018 film was directed by filmmaker Ben Wheatley, who has also been at the forefront of recent films such as Curse of the Forest (2018) and Rebecca — The Unforgettable Womanl (2020).

Synopsis: In this thrilling adventure, Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) and its research team embark on an exciting new exploratory mission in the ocean's deepest waters. However, an unscrupulous mining operation threatens their mission, forcing them to face a risky battle for survival. In addition to fighting environmental marauders, they must overcome all challenges to survive a terrible prehistoric creature.

megashark 2 debut on the day August 3th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Past Lives (03/08)

Original title: Past Lives

Past lives it's a movie romance e drama starring Greta lee, Teo Yoo e John magaro. The film was directed by South Korean-Canadian playwright and screenwriter celine song, who makes her directorial debut with this release.

Synopsis: Daughter in law (Greta lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), deeply connected childhood friends, are torn apart when Nora's family decides to move back to South Korea. Two decades later, fate surprises them by bringing them together again in New York. Now, immersed in a whirlwind of emotions, they will have to confront complex issues, such as the power of true love, the difficult choices that shape the path and the uncertainty of how destiny will unfold for them.

Past lives debut on the day August 3th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Opposite Destinations (03/08)

Original title: Opposite Destinations

Opposite Destinations is a brazilian movie action, drama e romance starring Breno De Felipe, from the series FC guys, from HBO Max, and Priscilla Sol, from the soap opera Angel's face, from SBT. Filmed in Brazil and the United States, the film was directed by producer and filmmaker Walther Neto.

Synopsis: The film follows Tony's journey (Breno De Felipe), a man driven by the desire to achieve success and achievements, but who carries with him a tumultuous past that he prefers to hide. Although he is a successful professional, his quest to become the main driver of the Rally dos Sertões is accompanied by the absence of true love in his life. Everything begins to change when destiny reserves an unexpected encounter with his past and the arrival of a new and overwhelming passion.

Opposite Destinations debut on the day August 3th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

The Furries (03/08)

Original title: finnick

The Furries it's a russian film animation e adventure directed by Denis Chernov.

Synopsis: In the shadows of our home, there are adorable and mysterious beings called Peludos, whose mission is to watch over our home without us knowing of their existence. Among them, we find the clumsy and fun Fred, who loves to play pranks and push away everyone who tries to enter his kingdom. However, everything changes when he meets Christine, a 13-year-old girl, who joins him to solve a mystery involving her city.

The Furries debut on the day August 3th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Rhinegold: The Steal of Success (10/08)

Original title: rhinegold

The Steal of Success is an biographical drama which portrays the life of German rapper, producer and entrepreneur Giwar Hajabi, popularly known as Xatar. The film will star Emile Sakraya and will be directed by the German screenwriter and producer Fatih Akin.

Synopsis: Follow the journey of rapper Xatar, who left the ghetto and reached the top of the music charts. From his painful experience in an Iraqi prison to his transformation from a small-time criminal into a daring drug dealer who masterminded a legendary gold heist that would go down in history forever.

Rhinegold: The Steal of Success debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Shadow Fate (10/08)

Original title: Fate of Shadows

The month of August will also bring fans of terror a national film that promises to leave everyone on edge. Fate of Shadows is a work directed by Klaus'Berg and starring Raphael Teixeira, Othoniel Cibien e Thelma Lopes.

Synopsis: Sérgio, Marcos and their daughter decide to take a trip to a place to enjoy a peaceful weekend. When they arrive at the place, they are welcomed by Dona Ária, the property's mysterious housekeeper, who reveals to them a disturbing story about the disappearance of a child on the farm. As time passes, a series of inexplicable events begins to scare them, turning what should be a pleasant walk into a terrible nightmare.

Fate of Shadows debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Things of Love (10/08)

Original title: Love Thing

Love things accumulators is a romantic comedy which brings to the screen a cast composed of Elyas M'Barek, Alexandra Maria Lara e Lucie Heinze. Anika Decker is responsible for both the script and the direction of the film, which presents an engaging narrative full of humor.

Synopsis: A controversial interview forces Marvin Bosch (Elyas M'Barek), a renowned German film star, to escape the onslaught of reporters and fans. However, he would never have imagined that this escape would lead him directly to the feminist cinema “3000”, directed by Frieda (Lucie Heinze). Despite Marvin's fame in the industry, Frieda does not welcome his arrival with enthusiasm. However, she realizes that Marvin's talent can be useful, especially as her theater is on the verge of ruin.

Love things debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (10/08)

Original title: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is a version of terror slasher of the famous animated Disney character, created by the English writer Alan Alexander Milne. The film, directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, with the performance of Craig David Dowsett e Chris Cordell, both known for their work on The Area 51 Incident (2022), a previous film also directed by Rhys.

Synopsis: With the departure of Christopher Robin (Nikolai Leon) to college, Pooh (Craig David Dowsett) and suckling pig (Chris Cordell) end up being alone, which ends up awakening their more animal side. It makes them angry, hungry and hurt, and they practically turn into bloodthirsty wild animals.

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

The Golden Age (10/08)

Original title: Spinning Gold

the golden age accumulators is a musical biography de drama starring Jeremy MichaelMichelle Monaghan e Dan fogler. The film, which tells the story of the founder of Casablanca Records, was directed by Timothy Scott Bogart.

Synopsis: Follow the whole story of Neil Bogart, a Jewish dreamer who became a billionaire thanks to the creation of Casablanca Records, a record label responsible for being the gateway for several singers in the 70s.

the golden age debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

One Night in Haifa (10/08)

Original title: Laila in Haifa

One Night in Haifa accumulators is a dramatic comedy by the israeli filmmaker Amos Gitaï. The film, starring Maria Zreik, Khawla Ibrahim e Bahira Ablassi, was chosen to screen in the main competition section of the 77th Venice International Film Festival.

Synopsis: In the lively streets of Haifa, during a night full of life, the paths of three women intersect, challenging the stereotypes present in their relationships and individual identities.

One Night in Haifa debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Asteroid City (10/08)

Original title: asteroid city

asteroid city it's a lovely mix of Science fiction e comedy, directed by the talented American filmmaker Wes Anderson and starring a strong cast that includes Jason schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson e Tom Hanks.

Synopsis: The film takes place during the 1950s, in a fictional town in the North American desert. During the itinerary of a Cosmic Observers Jr./Space Cadets convention, whose purpose is to bring together students and parents from across the country for a school competition that offers scholarships, extraordinary events threaten to disrupt the course of the convention.

asteroid city debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Turns up it's Rock'n Roll (10/08)

Original title: Turn it up it's Rock'n Roll

Turn it up it's Rock'n Roll is a Brazilian film that mixes drama e comedy with Johnny Massaro in the lead role and directed by Thomas Portella. Inspired by real facts, the plot portrays the exciting journey of creating the first rock n' roll FM radio in the country.

Synopsis: Luiz antonio (Johnny Massaro) is a bumbling broadcaster who finds himself in charge of a radio station in ruins. With a fervent passion for rock and roll and an eccentric crew, he embarks on a challenging journey to transform the bankrupt station into an icon of Brazilian rock: the famous Fluminense FM.

Turn it up it's Rock'n Roll debut on the day August 10th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

There Will Be Change (17/08)

Original title: There will be change

There will be change is a brazilian movie comedy, starring Mia Mello, Mark Veras e Evelyn Castro, and directed by Mauricio Eca, the same hit director as Carousel: The Movie (2015) The Girl Who Killed Her Parents (2020) and family shack (2023).

Synopsis: After long months facing delays in wages and watching their bosses, who claim to be on the verge of bankruptcy, displaying ostentation at parties and dinners for the elite, Tonha and Zildete decide to confront this injustice and demand the due payment. To achieve this goal, they have the help of Nivaldo, the handyman driver.

There will be change debut on the day August 17th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Blue Beetle (17/08)

Original title: Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle it's a movie action based on DC Comics, starring Xolo Mariduena and the Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine. under the direction of Angel Manuel Soto, the film features a plot written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, known for his work on Miss Bala (2019).

Synopsis: Jaime Reyes (Xolo Mariduena) is a teenager who acquires superpowers when a mysterious scarab attaches itself to his spine, providing him with powerful blue alien armor.

Blue Beetle debut on the day August 17th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Talk to Me (17/08)

Original title: talk to me

Talk to me it's a movie terror e suspense starring Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird e Alexandra jensen. The work was directed by Danny Phillippou e michael philippou, marking the directorial duo's first feature. The film received a 96% approval from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, in addition to success at Sundance, Berlin and SXSW Festivals.

Synopsis: A group of teenagers discover how to summon spirits through the use of an embalmed hand, which leads them to become obsessed with the thrill and adrenaline of the experience. One day, in an attempt to find a distraction on the anniversary of her mother's death, Mia (Sophie Wilde) reunites with his friends for one more session, but one of them ends up going over the edge, unleashing terrifying supernatural forces.

Talk to me debut on the day August 17th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Tickets (17/08)

Original title: Passages

Flights it's a movie romance e drama directed by American filmmaker Ira Sachs. The film will star Ben Whishaw, famous for his roles in 007 – Operation Skyfall, Franz rogowski, who stood out in productions such as great freedom, and A, known for its role in Blue is the hottest color and also winner of the Palme d'Or.

Synopsis: After finishing his most recent project, filmmaker Thomas becomes involved in an intense love affair with Agathe, a young teacher. The novelty of being with a woman becomes an exciting experience for Thomas, despite being married to Martin. He's looking forward to exploring that passion. As the plot progresses, emotional challenges and moral dilemmas arise, leading him to question his decisions and desires.

Flights debut on the day August 17th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Dracula: Demeter's Last Voyage (24/08)

Original title: The Last Voyage of the Demeter

The Last Voyage of Demeter is a film that combines elements of terror e fantasy, under the direction of André Øvredalknown for directing Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) and The Autopsy (2016). The feature film will star Javier Botet, David dastmalchian, Liam Cunningham, Aisling franciosi e Corey hawkins.

Synopsis: The film's plot is based on the famous story of the vampire Dracula and is inspired by the ship called Demeter, which transported Dracula himself from Transylvania to London. During the ocean journey, the doomed crew faces challenges to survive, while mysterious and disturbing events begin to occur aboard the ship.

Dracula: Demeter's Last Voyage debut on the day August 24th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Gran Turismo – From Gamer to Racer (24/08)

Original title: Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo – From Gamer to Racer it's a movie action e drama starring Archie Madekwe. The work, adaptation of the famous video game of the same name, was directed by Neill Blomkamp, known for his work on Distrito 9 (2009), which received four Academy Award nominations.

Synopsis: The film is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) who started his career as a Gran Turismo player. After winning a Playstation tournament, he is selected by Nissan to become a true professional driver, receiving training from the experienced Jack Salter (David Harbour).

Gran Turismo – From Gamer to Racer debut on the day August 24th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Without Leaving a Trace (24/08)

Original title: Leave no Trace

without leaving a trace it's a movie drama starring Tomasz Ziteck and directed by Jan P. Matuszyński. In addition to being selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, it was also chosen to compete for the Best International Film award at the 94th Academy Awards.

Synopsis: The film takes place during communist Poland in 1983, when the country is rocked by the case of high school student Grzegorz Przemyk who is beaten to death by the police. The only witness to the violence becomes enemy number one of the state.

without leaving a trace debut on the day August 24th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

The Call (24/08)

Original title: The unknown

The call is a thriller film directed by Nimrod Antal and starring Liam Neeson, known for acting in Schindler's List (1993) and Batman Begins (2005). The long one is remake of the spanish thriller The unknown, launched in 2015.

Synopsis: On a seemingly ordinary morning, Matt Turner (Liam Neeson) receives a mysterious call that warns him of the presence of a bomb under his seat. In a race against time, he and his children face extreme situations to deactivate the explosive, as any exit from the vehicle would result in an explosion. Also, Matt will have to find out why he became the target of this attack.

The call debut on the day August 24th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Muti: Crime and Power (24/08)

Original title: The Ritual Killer

Muti: Crime and Power is a thriller starring Cole hauser e Morgan Freeman, under the direction of george rooster, known for directing films such as Conquest (2021) and the poisonous rose (2019).

Synopsis: About to retire due to not being able to deal with the death of his daughter, Lucas Boyd (Cole hauser) embarks on a difficult journey, along with Professor Mackles (Morgan Freeman), to look for a serial killer who is plaguing their town with an ancient ritual.

Muti: Crime and Power debut on the day August 24th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Golda – The Woman of a Nation (31/08)

Original title: Gold

Golda - The Woman of a Nation is an historical drama e biopic starring Helen Mirren, under the direction of Guy nattiv and written by Nicholas Martin.

Synopsis: The film portrays the story of Golda Meir (Helen Mirren), the first female Prime Minister of Israel. The plot addresses the dramatic and high-stakes decisions and responsibilities of the so-called “Iron Lady of Israel” during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

Golda - The Woman of a Nation debut on the day August 31th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

No Air (31/08)

Original title: The Dive

Breathless it's a movie terror starring Louisa krause e Sophie Lowe. The film was directed by Maximilian erlenwein and is a remake from the swedish thriller breaking surface, launched in 2020.

Synopsis: In a beautiful and remote location, two sisters decide to go diving together. However, an unexpected accident puts everything at risk when one of the sisters is trapped 28 meters deep.

Breathless debut on the day August 31th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (31/08)

Original title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is an animation of action e adventure directed by the American writer Jeff rowe, known for his work on the television series Gravity Falls. The film stars the voices of Jackie Chan e Seth Rogen, and features the ninja turtles played by Nicolas Cantu like Leonardo, Micah Abbey like Donatello, Brady Noon like Raphael and Shamon Brown Jr. like Michelangelo.

Synopsis: After years of living hidden from the human world, the Turtle brothers decide to show themselves to New Yorkers, seeking to be accepted as normal teenagers through their heroic actions. With the help of new friend April O'Neil, they team up to take on a mysterious criminal organization, but soon realize they're up against something bigger than they ever imagined when an army of mutants is sent to pursue them.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem debut on the day August 31th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

The Eight Mountains (31/08)

Original title: The Eight Mountains

The Eight Mountains it's a movie drama directed by Felix van Groeningen e Charlotte Vandermeersch. The feature film, based on the homonymous book written by Paul Cognetti, features performances by Alessandro Borghi, Luca Marinelli e Filippo Timi.

Synopsis: The film tells the story of two boys who become great friends in childhood. The friendship between them grows in the midst of mountains, forests and steep trails, where they spend hours of discoveries. This relationship lasts until adolescence, when life separates them. After the loss of his father, a dedicated but emotionally distant mountaineer, Pietro decides to return to the Alps to find the only inheritance left by his father: an abandoned house next to a lake in the mountains.

The Eight Mountains debut on the day August 31th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

Trapped in the Woods: Escape If You Can (31/08)

Original title: Quicksand

Trapped in the Woods: Escape If You Can it's a movie terror starring Allan Hawk, Caroline Gaitan e Sebastian Eslava, under the direction of Andrés Beltran.

Synopsis: The plot revolves around a couple on the brink of divorce who decide to travel to Colombia for a work conference. However, while hiking through the rainforest, a storm surprises them and causes them to become trapped in a quicksand pit. Now, unable to move, they will need to do whatever it takes to survive the dangers of the forest.

Trapped in the Woods: Escape If You Can debut on the day August 31th, XNUMX, only in theaters.

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Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (28 / 07 / 23)