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August (2008) Reviews

August (2008)
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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 blissfully unaware of the national tragedy looming ever closer on the horizon. Tom Sterling (Hartnett) is on a professional downward spiral that's rapidly cutting into his personal life as well. His apathetic investor, Ogilvie (David Bowie), is refusing to relinquish control of the company that Tom is fighting to save, and his girlfriend, Sarrah (Harris), seems to have lost all interest in their relationship. In the midst of all this, Tom must also attempt to heal the wounds that have kept him estranged from his father, David (Torn), and brother, Joshua (Scott), as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, (more)
Director(s):
Austin Chick
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(71 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Joel W.

Some aspects of this movie were good. Rip Torn and David Bowie gave excellent cameo role performances. Josh Hartnett did a good job with the role he was given, but the plot left way too much detail that had to be guessed at. As a film about the dot.com crash, this one missed the bus. What did Landshark or was it Land Shark propose to do as a business? No clue. The family roots, rivalries, etc. had potential, but also missed the bus. A most promising film that missed its mark.

Yes   |   No


Leonard R.

This was a very good movie that got poor reviews because it required industry inside knowledge. The movie really captured the hysteria and hype of the dot-com boom/bust days. The technical jargon, as well as the whole industry speak, which is often so poorly done in movies, was excellent, but probably left many people who were not involved in the industry baffled.I thought Josh Harnett, who I always thought of as a limited pretty boy, did an excellent job and way exceeded my expectations.

Yes   |   No


Gina L.

From the get go you are completely lost and just kinda hope that since Josh is playing the playboy bad boy that it'll just catch you up later. That's a big no, sure I understand the tech boom and the internet back then but the movie never says what his company really does. The other part that was a put off was them bouncing around to all his other problems, I know they were just trying to show that everything was falling apart around him but it was a little too much for the viewer to take it. You kinda feel like you are reading a cliff's notes version of the movie because nothing is really explained fully or resolved.

Yes   |   No


Wade H.

This movie starts out promising but it lost its fizzle after the first 20 minutes. Watched the entire movie in hopes that it would have a good finish. Very disappointed

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Michael D.

This movie was terrible. I barely got past the first scene before shutting it off.

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Robert P.

Interesting story. Not a bad movie.

Yes   |   No


Nathaniel J.

This movie wasn't a blockbuster but I watch'd it twice. certian points in the movie were cool and the music exposed me to radiohead...

Yes   |   No


Laura T.

The only reason it gets half a star is cause Josh Harnett is hot and David Bowie has a cameo...

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Andrew P.

It's not Josh Hartnett's greatest role, but it was a pretty good story with interesting characters. Brought back some memories of the Dot Com crash.

Yes   |   No


Jenna G.

This movie was so boring! About half way through my husband wanted to turn it off and switch to another movie but I figure we'd give it the benefit of the doubt... I wish I would have saved the other 45 minutes for something worth a heck. There was NO point to this movie. I still can't tell you what it's about? There is no feeling.... no laughing.... no crying.... nothing. Don't waste your time.

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    Joel W.

    Some aspects of this movie were good. Rip Torn and David Bowie gave excellent cameo role performances. Josh Hartnett did a good job with the role he was given, but the plot left way too much detail that had to be guessed at. As a film about the dot.com crash, this one missed the bus. What did Landshark or was it Land Shark propose to do as a business? No clue. The family roots, rivalries, etc. had potential, but also missed the bus. A most promising film that missed its mark.

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    Leonard R.

    This was a very good movie that got poor reviews because it required industry inside knowledge. The movie really captured the hysteria and hype of the dot-com boom/bust days. The technical jargon, as well as the whole industry speak, which is often so poorly done in movies, was excellent, but probably left many people who were not involved in the industry baffled.I thought Josh Harnett, who I always thought of as a limited pretty boy, did an excellent job and way exceeded my expectations.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Gina L.

    From the get go you are completely lost and just kinda hope that since Josh is playing the playboy bad boy that it'll just catch you up later. That's a big no, sure I understand the tech boom and the internet back then but the movie never says what his company really does. The other part that was a put off was them bouncing around to all his other problems, I know they were just trying to show that everything was falling apart around him but it was a little too much for the viewer to take it. You kinda feel like you are reading a cliff's notes version of the movie because nothing is really explained fully or resolved.

    Yes   |   No

     
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