Movies Opening in Cinemas On August 8
Every Monday Film Inquiry publishes the movies that are opening in cinemas! This week: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Hundred-Foot Journey, Into The Storm, Step Up All In, What If and About Alex.
Note that these are based on the opening dates in the United States. If you’re looking for the opening dates for a certain movie in your country, click the ‘international release dates” below the movie details.
Opening in Cinemas This Week:
[hero heading=”Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” tagline=”Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi”]
Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O’Neil and her cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder’s diabolical plan.
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Stars: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Noel Fisher
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[hero heading=”The Hundred-Foot Journey” tagline=”122 minutes – Drama”] 
The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory, proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own nearby eatery, until undeniable chemistry causes the Madame to take gifted young chef Hassan under her wing.
Director: Lasse Hallström
Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon
Storm trackers, thrill-seekers, and everyday townspeople document an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes touching down in the town of Silverton.
Director: Steven Quale
Stars: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Max Deacon
[/hero] [hero heading=”Step Up All In” tagline=”112 minutes – Drama, Music, Romance”]
All-stars from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.
Director: Trish Sie
Stars: Ryan Guzman, Briana Evigan, Adam G. Sevani, Misha Gabriel Hamilton
Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life.
Director: Michael Dowse
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver
[/hero] [hero heading=”About Alex” tagline=”96 minutes – Drama”]
When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink.
Director: Jesse Zwick
Stars: Nate Parker, Jason Ritter, Maggie Grace, Max Greenfield
So how about you: do any of these appeal to you – which would you see in cinema, which would you see at home – or not at all?
Sound off in the comments! 😀
(top image source: The Hundred-Foot Journey – Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
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