Top 10 Hottest Movies in Cinemas for August 2017

Not to be outdone by Hollywood hits, there's the Vietnamese film Weight of Beauty, featuring a star-studded cast. Weight of Beauty is a remake of the popular South Korean movie of the same name, which captivated audiences in 2006. Now, the Vietnamese version, starring talents like Minh Hằng, Phương Trinh Jolie, and others, is set to capture the hearts of the younger generation.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: Weight of Beauty
• Country: Vietnam
• Genre: Comedy, Musical
• Director: James Ngô
• Stars: Minh Hằng, Phương Trinh Jolie, Rocker Nguyễn
• Release Date: 04/08/2017

The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action-packed thriller connected to the John Wick films, following MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton, a stunning British spy. She is sent to West Germany just before the fall of the Berlin Wall to retrieve a lost watch. But this is no ordinary timepiece; it holds the list of all the spies operating in East Germany and the Soviet Union. The mission becomes increasingly dangerous as she faces off against KGB agents.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: Atomic Blonde
• Country: USA
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Director: David Leitch
• Stars: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Sofia Boutella
• Release Date: 18/07/2017

The Hitman's Bodyguard is an action-comedy directed by Patrick Hughes, starring Marvel actors Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. The movie follows a world-famous hitman who, while being pursued, hires a bodyguard for protection. These two bitter enemies must now rely on each other for 24 hours as they face life-threatening dangers. The Hitman's Bodyguard promises thrilling action scenes combined with hilarious and awkward moments, making for a wild ride.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: The Hitman's Bodyguard
• Country: USA
• Genre: Action, Comedy
• Director: Patrick Hughes
• Stars: Gary Oldman, Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson
• Release Date: 18/08/2017

Another animated gem in the Top 10 Movies in Cinemas for August 2017 is My Dad is a Bigfoot. This heartwarming family film tells the story of a boy searching for his long-lost father. His journey leads him to discover that his father is none other than Bigfoot, a legendary creature. Bigfoot has been hiding in the deep forest to escape a sinister corporation that hunts Bigfeet for experiments. Unfortunately, the corporation follows the boy to their hiding spot, putting father and son in peril.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: The Son of Bigfoot
• Country: USA
• Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
• Directors: Jeremy Degruson, Ben Stassen
• Stars: Cinda Adams, Bob Barlen, Joey Camen
• Release Date: 18/08/2017

The Battleship Island is a South Korean historical war film set on Hashima Island, where over 400 Koreans were forced into slave labor by the Japanese during World War II. Unable to bear the brutality of life on the Battleship Island, many attempted to escape but were caught by the Japanese, tortured, and executed. Despite the immense suffering, hope and the desire for freedom never completely faded in the hearts of these desperate individuals.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: The Battleship Island
• Country: South Korea
• Genre: Historical, War
• Director: Ryoo Seung-Wan
• Stars: So Ji-sub, Song Joong-Ki, Hwang Jung Min
• Release Date: 18/08/2017

After the disastrous flop of The Mummy, handsome Hollywood star Tom Cruise is looking to reclaim his reputation with the film American Made. In this movie, Cruise portrays the real-life character of Barry Seal, a skilled pilot who becomes a CIA agent. Using his legal knowledge, clever tactics, and connections, Seal exploits the law to become a major drug smuggler and money launderer in a notorious cartel operation in America.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: American Made
• Country: USA
• Genre: Action, Comedy
• Director: Doug Liman
• Stars: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright
• Release Date: 25/08/2017

Last but not least in the Top 10 Hottest Movies in Theaters for August 2017 is another Vietnamese film: Chi Pheo: The Untold Story. Based on the classic character from Vietnamese literature by Nam Cao, the film brings the essence of Chi Pheo to a modern setting, blending action and comedy. The story follows a scarred gangster who, after being framed by a rival gang, teams up with an unattractive office cleaner to investigate the mysterious death of her brother.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: Chi Pheo: The Untold Story
• Country: Vietnam
• Genre: Action, Comedy
• Director: Danny Đỗ
• Stars: Thu Trang, Tiến Luật, Kiều Minh Tuấn, Phở Đặc Biệt
• Release Date: 15/09/2017

Annabelle: Creation continues the spine-chilling saga of the The Conjuring and Annabelle films. Produced by Warner Bros., this horror movie is based on the real-life haunted Raggedy Ann doll, which was renamed Annabelle. Allegedly, Raggedy Ann would mysteriously appear in different places within the house, accompanied by cryptic messages like "Help Us". The doll was believed to house the spirit of a little girl named Annabelle Higgins, and the terrifying events that followed are brought to life in this film. With a lack of major blockbusters this month, Annabelle: Creation is sure to be the number one choice in the Top 10 Hottest Movies in Theaters for August 2017.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: Annabelle: Creation
• Country: USA
• Genre: Horror, Thriller
• Director: David F. Sandberg
• Stars: Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Anthony LaPaglia
• Release Date: 11/08/2017

Cars 3 is the third installment in Pixar's animated movie franchise. In this chapter, Lightning McQueen, the charismatic race car, faces a new and formidable rival with advanced technology and extensive racing experience. How McQueen plans to overcome this challenger is something we will have to wait until August 11th to find out.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: Cars 3
• Country: USA
• Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
• Director: Brian Fee
• Stars: Owen Wilson, Chris Cooper, Armie Hammer
• Release Date: 11/08/2017

Based on the novel by legendary author Stephen King (known for works like The Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, Misery, The Green Mile, It), The Dark Tower is undeniably one of the must-watch films of Top 10 Movies in Theaters August 2017. The story follows two characters, "The Gunslinger" Roland Deschain and the mysterious "Man in Black" Walter Padick, from the parallel world of Mid-World, as they embark on a quest to protect the Dark Tower, which serves as the balance between Light and Darkness. But the shocking twist is that the "Man in Black" is actually an agent of Darkness, hell-bent on plunging the world into eternal shadow.

Movie Information:

• Original Title: The Dark Tower
• Country: USA
• Genre: Fantasy, Action
• Director: Nikolaj Arcel
• Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Katherin Winnick
• Release Date: 11/08/2017