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August (2008)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:21

Rotten:15

Average Rating:5.8/10

Consensus: Josh Hartnett puts in a well-intentioned performance but overall, August only superficially explores its dotcom-burst setting.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language and some sexual content.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Jul 11, 2008 Limited

Synopsis: Josh Hartnett (30 Days of Night) stars in this drama from XX/XY director Austin Chick. Tom Sterling (Hartnett) finds that all aspects of his life are failing at once: he can't keep a romance with... Josh Hartnett (30 Days of Night) stars in this drama from XX/XY director Austin Chick. Tom Sterling (Hartnett) finds that all aspects of his life are failing at once: he can't keep a romance with his girlfriend (Naomie Harris of the Pirates of the Caribbean series) alive, his business is going under, and his family continues to be a source of pain and struggle. Augustcostars David Bowie, Rip Torn, Adam Scott, and Emmanuelle Chriqui. [More]

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rip Torn, Andre Royo, David Bowie

Director: Austin Chick

Director: Austin Chick
Screenwriter: Howard A. Rodman
Producer: Charlie Corwin, Elisa Pugliese, David Guy Levy, Josh Hartnett, Clara Markowicz
Studio: Original Media

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J.Perez9/19/09
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Harlequin685/22/09
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"August" is a flat and cliche-ridden movie about brothers Tom(Josh Hartnett) and Josh(Adam Scott)... More
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Drew Z.4/12/09
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NYdgie W.3/29/09
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RT critics got this one wrong. August Chick is a strong artist and this movie was an 8 out or 10... More
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porschet2/3/09
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Whatever tech nerd wrote this should be banished from Hollywood, then shot. Enough with Josh... More
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preetheri10/23/08
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sirdarkhorse9/12/08
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a cool ass little movie that lets us back IN days before 9/11 and never *****ing even hints at... More
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Zeppo19/2/08
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:fresh: :fresh: :fresh: (out of four) August doesn't hit all its marks, but a lively performance... More
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Virus8/29/08
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A rather interesting, but dry film. Hartnet, to me, is good in almost anything. I am one of the... More
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Thought this movie was really slow and boring. Nothing ever really happens. Josh, I suppose, does... More
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