Top 10 Hottest Movies in August 2018

Leading the Top 10 Hottest Movies in August 2018 is undoubtedly Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Continuing the iconic series, Mission: Impossible - Fallout follows the journey of Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) and his team on seemingly impossible missions, featuring thrilling action sequences. Remarkably, despite being 56 years old, Tom Cruise executes daring stunts as if he were 26. The film also stars Henry Cavill - the actor known for portraying Superman in the DCEU. Although Mission: Impossible - Fallout premiered on July 27, screenings are expected to extend into August. It's a must-watch film, especially given its overwhelmingly positive reviews, with an 86 Metacritic score and 8.7 IMDb rating.

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• English Title: Mission Impossible: Fall out
  
• Genre: Action
• Director: Christopher McQuarrie
  
• Stars: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris
  
• Release Date: 07/27/2018
  

Mirai: From the Future is a Japanese animated film revolving around Kun - a 4-year-old boy living in happiness and pampering from his family. But everything changes when his little sister, Mirai, appears. One day, a 'magical door' appears, taking Kun to a place where the past, present, and future intertwine. Kun meets his mother when she was a little girl, and Mirai as a high school student. The film promises to be a time-traveling journey, focusing on the characters' growth. Mirai: From the Future is receiving enthusiastic welcome in the U.S. after the success of anime films like Your Name and Fireworks.

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• English Title: Mirai of the Future
  
• Genre: Animation, Adventure
  
• Director: Mamoru Hosoda
  
• Stars: Haru Kuroki, Gen Hoshino, Kôji Yakusho
  
• Release Date: 07/20/2018
  

Renowned from creepy creepypasta tales, this marks the first time Slender Man steps onto the big screen with the aptly titled movie: The Enigmatic Slender Man. Slender Man is known as a mysterious, eerie figure, tall, thin, and faceless, often appearing unexpectedly in desolate places like parks or forests. Even more terrifying, it is believed that The Enigmatic Slender Man has the power to manipulate the minds of its victims. According to the latest information, despite indefinite postponement by the Film Bureau, let's hope The Enigmatic Slender Man still makes its debut in August.

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• English Title: Slender Man
  
• Genre: Horror, Mystery
• Director: Sylvain White
  
• Stars: Javier Botet, Joey King, Annalise Basso
  
• Release Date: 08/10/2018
  

Exceptional Intelligence is the latest film from Korean-American director Jennifer Yuh Nelson - the director behind 2 installments of Kungfu Panda. The film Exceptional Intelligence tells the story of children with extraordinary abilities joining forces to find a way to rescue themselves from the threat of being turned into government research subjects.

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• English Title: The Darkest Minds
  
• Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
  
• Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
  
• Stars: Mandy Moore, Mark O'brien, Bradley Whitford
  
• Release Date: 08/03/2018
  

Journey of Christopher Robin is the heartwarming sequel to the famous tale of Winnie the Pooh and the boy Christopher Robin brought to life by Disney. Now, Christopher Robin is an adult facing the challenges of family life when suddenly, his childhood friend Pooh reappears in his life, seeking help. Together, they embark on a journey back to the land of childhood memories.

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• English Title: Christopher Robin
  
• Genre: Animation, Comedy
  
• Director: Marc Forster
  
• Stars: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell
  
• Release Date: 08/03/2018
  

The Modern Mermaid is a film inspired by the famous fairy tale of the mermaid. Unlike traditional adaptations, The Modern Mermaid tells a contemporary fairy tale about a journalist who discovers a mysterious creature held captive in a circus. It's a girl with fish fins, possessing a sweet voice, commonly referred to in folklore as the mermaid. After several encounters, they develop feelings for each other, but it's also where dangers begin to lurk. Remember last year, The Shape of Water directed by Del Toro won the Oscar for Best Picture. Many believe The Modern Mermaid is a similarly humane story and a touching film worth watching this summer.

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• English Title: The Little Mermaid
  
• Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
  
• Directors: Blake Harris, Chris Bouchard
  
• Stars: Gina Gershon, William Moseley, Jared Sandler, Poppy Drayton
• Release Date: 08/17/2018
  

An Asian film featured in the Top 10 hottest movies in August 2018, that's Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings. This is the sequel to the film about the 'detective god' Detective Dee - who is regarded as the Sherlock Holmes of ancient China. Previously, China introduced the Detective Dee TV series that was closely associated with the childhood of many viewers, and now, this famous character has made it to the big screen. In this installment, Detective Dee will confront the Four Heavenly Kings in the capital city, especially with the involvement of the empress Wu Zetian.

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• English Title: Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
  
• Genre: History, Action, Mystery
  
• Director: Hark Tsui
  
• Stars: Carina Lau, Mark Chao, Shaofeng Feng
  
• Release Date: 08/17/2018
  

Produced by Sony Pictures, Alpha: The Leader is set in the prehistoric world, where humans must struggle against flesh-eating predators for survival. Here, a prehistoric boy encounters a lone wolf, and after facing challenges together, they become close friends, overcoming all odds. Alpha: The Leader is a profound film about the bond between humans and animals, while also showcasing the majestic scenes of the wild nature.

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• English Title: Alpha
  
• Genre: Adventure, Wilderness
  
• Director: Albert Hughes
  
• Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela
  
• Release Date: 08/17/2018
  

Following the success of the film Death's Challenge, warmly embraced by audiences, the sequel titled Beyond Death's Challenge: The Final 49 Days has been released. This South Korean film delves into the millennia-old mystery behind the memories of the gods that no one wants to stir up.

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• English Title: Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
  
• Genre: Fantasy, Action
  
• Director: Yong-hwa Kim
  
• Stars: Jung-woo Ha, Kyung-soo Do, Ji-Hoon Ju
  
• Release Date: 08/10/2018
  

And a Vietnamese film making its mark in the Top 10 hottest movies in August 2018 is Song Lang. This is an art film directed by Leon Quang Lê, focusing on the art of Vietnamese traditional opera, following the journey of the Thiên Lý opera troupe. The film stars the renowned Issac and artist Kim Phương, with producer Ngô Thanh Vân, promising to be a remarkable cinematic work of the homeland this summer.

Details:

• English Title: Song Lang
  
• Genre: Romance, Humanistic
  
• Director: Leon Quang Lê
  
• Stars: Isaac, Liên Bỉnh Phát, Tú Quyên, NS Kim Phương
  
• Release Date: 08/17/2018