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August (2008)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 2  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 4.3/10

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Rip Torn

Director: Austin Chick
Screenwriter: Howard A. Rodman

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The actors are not well supported by Howard A. Rodman's self-satisfied script, which would rather tell than show, relying at several points on long, smug speeches that bring the narrative to a grinding halt.

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01/30/08 11:46 AM
Justin Lowe
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This middling drama has no glaring faults, but simply lacks the intended urgency. There's scant sense of surprise in a narrative trajectory that feels preordained.

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01/28/08 04:44 PM
Dennis Harvey
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The worthwhile attempts at creating realistic character dynamics and situations within a very specific era in New York is notable for sure.

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01/24/08 01:40 AM
Edward Douglas
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August doesn’t make a lot of sense nor does it seem to have a message or point.

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01/22/08 03:15 AM
Don R. Lewis
Film Threat
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Has a gritty, edgy look and it helps propel the audience along with Tom as he rides the edge of the dot com bust.

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01/22/08 12:07 AM
Joshua Tyler
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