August (2008)
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- Synopsis
- Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Rip Torn, and Adam Scott star in director/co-screenwriter Austin Chick's tale about an ambitious dotcom entrepreneur attempting to stay afloat as the stock market begins to collapse and the entire country remains ......
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- Starring
- Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney
- Director(s)
- Austin Chick
- Distributor(s)
- First Look
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 88 min.
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Critic Reviews
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
Anyone who thinks that Josh Hartnett isn't a true movie star should see his riveting, high-wire performance in August.Read the full review
Variety | Dennis HarveyAdd Critic to Favorites
This middling drama has no glaring faults, but simply lacks the intended urgency.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites
Chick's underwhelming exploration of post-millennial angst is as empty and vacant as its protagonist's inexpressive peepers.Read the full review
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20% August
07/09/08 Josh Hartnett (30 Days of Night) stars in this drama from XX/XY director Austin Chick. | Rotten Tomatoes -
25% August
07/07/08 Josh Hartnett (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) stars in this drama from XX/XY director Austin Chick. | Rotten Tomatoes