Writer-director David Ayer delivers one of the more gritty war movies in recent memory. Starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Logan Lerman, and Michael Peña as members of a tank crew going up against Nazi Germany in World War II, the interactions and scenarios on screen are influenced by memories from the veterans in Ayer’s family.
“Mr. Deeds” (August 1)
Chris Evans in “Not Another Teen Movie.”
Columbia Pictures
Long before Chris Evans played Captain America (and Johnny Storm), he was cast in this spoof that pays homage to some of the best high school movies ever made including “Pretty in Pink,” “The Breakfast Club,” “She’s All That,” “Bring it On,” “Varsity Blues,” “American Pie,” “10 Things I Hate About You,” “Cruel Intentions,” and “Sixteen Candles.”
“Room” (August 1)
Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas in “Save the Last Dance.”
Paramount
Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas have red-hot chemistry in this romantic drama. Stiles plays Sara, who does ballet and has dreams of going to Juilliard. After a horrific event puts her ballet dreams on hold, Thomas’ character convinces her to get back into dance with a more hip-hop feel.
“White Chicks” (August 1)
Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart in “Night School.”
Universal
Kevin Hart goes back to, you guessed it, night school in this comedy, which costars Tiffany Haddish as a teacher with some unorthodox teaching methods. The movie also stars Rob Riggle, Romany Malco, Ben Schwartz, and Taran Killam.
“The Union” (August 16)
Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg in “The Union.”
Netflix
In this Netflix original movie, Mark Wahlberg plays a construction worker who reconnects with his high school girlfriend, played by Halle Berry. He soon learns she’s a secret agent and is suddenly thrust into her next mission.
