Monthly pick of films to watch - August 2016
Here is our monthly pick of films to watch for August 2016.
Here are our pick of the films being released in Britain and Ireland during August 2016.
Suicide Squad (15) 5th August 2016
A secret government agency creates a task force comprising super villains, the "Suicide Squad", assigned to execute dangerous tasks in exchange for shorter prison sentences.
Up For Love (12A) 5th August 2016
In "Up For Love" a successful, beautiful and witty lawyer agrees to go on a date with a man who found her mobile phone; but the date is not quite what either of them expected.
David Brent: Life on the Road (15) 5th August 2016
David Brent is back and he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (15) 10th August 2016
Hard-partying brothers Mike and Dave place an online ad to find dates for their sister's wedding but their dates turn out to be uncontrollable party animals.
Nerve (15) 11th August 2016
"Nerve" follows a high school senior who finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, manipulated by an anonymous community of "watchers."
Pete's Dragon (PG) 12th August 2016
"Pete's Dragon" is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon.
The Shallows (15) 12th August 2016
In the taut thriller "The Shallows", a surfer finds herself stranded on the feeding ground of a great white shark while surfing on a secluded beach.
Blinky Bill: The Movie (U) 19th August 2016
Blinky Bill is a little koala with a big imagination. He sets off into the wild and dangerous outback to find his missing father.
Lights Out (15) 19th August 2016
In the horror "Lights Out", a woman discovers that her little brother is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that plagued her own childhood.
Nine Lives (PG) 19th August 2016
"Nine Lives" is a body swap story where a workaholic billionaire ends up in his daughter's cat.
Swallows And Amazons 19th August 2016
"Swallows And Amazons" is a new adaptation of the treasured classic tale of daring adventure and exploration as a group of children set off on an adventure of a life-time.
Bad Moms 26th August 2016
"Bad Moms" follows a group of moms trying to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities.
Cell (15) 26th August 2016
In "Cell" a strange signal pulsates through all cell phone networks worldwide and starts a murderous epidemic as users become bloodthirsty creatures.
Mechanic: Resurrection 26th August 2016
The Mechanic thought he'd disappeared, but somebody's found him, and kidnapped the woman he loves to force him to assassinate some of the most dangerous men in the world.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (15) 26th August 2016
Pop/rap superstar conner4real tries to bounce back from falling album sales by reuniting with his old rap group.
The Purge: Election Year 26th August 2016
The head of security for a Senator running for president has to protect her when they are both forced onto the streets of D.C. on the annual night of "The Purge"
War Dogs (15) 26th August 2016
Based on a true story, "War Dogs" follows two friends who exploit a government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts.