The month of rest was always August. Nothing like sitting down to avoid the hottest hours while hugging a soft drink and some popcorn in the living room. For this reason, and as always, we want to make your life much easier by showing you the path you should follow to enjoy it.
We summarize the best premieres and news available to see in August on the main streaming platforms, Enjoy a summer of authentic cinema.
The Union
This 2024 film, directed by Julian Farino, is a comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. In it, a fairly traditional bricklayer is pushed into the world of espionage and secret agents through his ex-girlfriend from high school, who recruits him for the secret services of the United States of America.
There are not many reviews yet, although the cast and direction are a guaranteed success. It will be available from next August 16 on Netflix, and joins another comedy like I can't live without you, which also arrives on the big "N" platform on the same date.
kingdom of the planet of the apes
This 2024 box office hit takes us several generations after the reign of Caesar, one of the first apes in the plot. This species lives in harmony and continues to dominate the world without problems, while humans, less and less, are a small pest to be exterminated.
A young ape will break the canons, and will begin to make decisions that can give a new leading role to humans. The film obtained favorable reviews in Fotogramas and ABC, while Cinemanía and El Mundo were quite critical of it, although They all agree on the quality of their special effects.
A peaceful place
This box office hit arrives on August 1 on HBO Max. This thriller directed by John Krasinski (who stars in it) follows the story of a family living in a post-apocalyptic world where you can't make any noise if you want to stay alive.
It was nominated for best sound effect at the Oscars, although he did not finally receive any and his criticism has come and gone between different analysts. It has a 6,6 on Filmaffinity, although to me it seems like a perfect blockbuster to spend a pleasant summer afternoon with some horror. Don't forget to close the curtains and don't make any noise.
City of God
There is also room for the classics, This success directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund arrived in 2002 and is listed as one of the best films in history in most rankings. It garnered success from all critics and is available on Prime Video and HBO Max.
Despite everything, it had some successes at the BAFTAs, but it did not win an Oscar or a Golden Globe. The film is based on true events and depicts the sordid world of organized crime in Cidade de Deus, a favela suburb in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Drugs, action, robberies and fights, all through Dadinho and other young characters.
Argon
A bit of American war action based on real events. In 2012, directed and starring Ben Affleck We found a film that also received very good reviews in the main media.
It tells the story of the invasion of the United States embassy in Tehran (Iran) back in 1979, when freedom went to waste. It won nothing less than the Oscar for best film in 2013, ahead of Django Unchained. It won two more awards, for adapted screenplay and editing, so this is not just any film.
Both the CIA and the Canadian government organized a spectacular operation to rescue six diplomats who had taken refuge in the Canadian ambassador's house, so we have some suspense, science fiction and pure and simple action. You can enjoy it on HBO Max from August 1.
Grease
There is no summer without Grease, another classic starring John Travolita and Olivia Newton-John. This romantic musical takes you to the summer of 1959, when Sandy and Danny have a spectacular romance, filled with music.
Obviously, summer is ending and love is gone. However, they meet again at Rydell Highschool, where Sandy watches suspiciously as Danny has become a daring and rebellious boy. How will this story end? Available starting August 15 on HBO Max, and remember: You are the one that I want.
perfect days
Some Asian cinema for the purists. Directed by Wim Wenders and starring Koji Yakusho (Memoirs of a Geisha), This drama tells us how Hirayama, an adult completely satisfied with his current life, experiences a paradigm shift.
In this film, Hirayama, who loves trees, music and books, suffers a series of encounters that will reveal darker parts of his past. He received nominations at the Oscars, and won the award for best supporting actor at Cannes. It has obtained a good review on the main platforms and by the main analysts, a safe bet and available on Movistar+ since August 6.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
A little superhero action. Directed by James Wan and starring the great Jason Momoa We see how Black Manta continues trying to avenge his father's death by making Aquaman pay. This time Black Manta is more prepared than ever, with his Black Trident, so the action and the blows are served.
Available from August 30 on Movistar+, we see a film that has not received much support from the public in movie theaters, where it has taken center stage Inside Out 2, but politeness does not take away courage. A little action and movies where we don't get our heads cut don't hurt. With his characteristic silly humor, some action and little to ask for in terms of plot, Jason Momoa brings us the latest DC superhero, until when?