Need a breakdown of movies in cinema for the month of August? From action to sci-fi, here’s a breakdown of 5 must-see movies in cinema playing in UAE this month.
1. The Dark Tower
From the epic best-selling novels by Stephen King, The Dark Tower blends multiple genres like dark fantasy, horror and Western (seriously!) in this showdown between good and evil.
Release date: August 3
Fun fact: 10 years in the making, expect this title to become the next big series since Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter (but only if it’s a hit, of course.)
2. First Kill
Bruce Willis is back in action mode with First Kill, and he’s bringing along Stars Wars alum Hayden Christensen in a film about a father-son relationship that’s pushed to the limits.
Release date: August 3
Fun fact: Hayden Christensen quit acting after playing the iconic role of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars reboot. This year marks his comeback to cinema.
3. Attraction
Release date: August 10
Fun fact: The film’s budget is estimated at around $5 million, a fraction of what a typical blockbuster costs.
4. The Emoji Movie
Since its US release, The Emoji Movie has been hammered by critics and audiences alike. But that doesn’t mean this quirky animated comedy about a world based on emoji symbols won’t strike a chord with mobile-obsessed UAE audiences.
Release date: August 10
Fun fact: While director Tony Leondis was brainstorming ideas for a new film inspired by Toy Story, he received an emoji text message and thus The Emoji Movie was born.
5. The Beguiled
Set in a girls’ school during the American Civil War, drama film The Beguiled brings together actresses Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Colin Farrell in this adaptation by award-winning director Sofia Coppola.
Release date: August 24
Fun fact: This film is a remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1971 version.