Movie Releases – 8 August 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Stars: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Noel Fisher

Director: Jonathan Liebesman

Genre: Action/Adventure/Comedy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Platinum Dunes

Time: not known

Rating: PG-13

Plot

Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O'Neil and her cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder's diabolical plan.

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon

Director: Lasse Hallström

Genre: Drama

Amblin Entertainment, DreamWorks Studios, Harpo Films

Time: 122 min

Rating: PG

Plot

The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory, proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own nearby eatery, until undeniable chemistry causes the Madame to take gifted young chef Hassan under her wing.

Into the Storm (2014)

Stars: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Max Deacon

Director: Steven Quale

Genre: Action/Thriller

Broken Road Productions, New Line Cinema, Village Roadshow Pictures

Time: 89 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come. Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot.

Step Up All In (2014)

Stars: Ryan Guzman, Briana Evigan, Adam G. Sevani, Misha Gabriel Hamilton

Director: Trish Sie

Genre: Drama/Music/Romance

Offspring Entertainment, Summit Entertainment

Time: 112 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

Sean brings his dance crew known as The Mob to Los Angeles to try and make it. But they haven't had much luck, eventually the Mob decides it's time to go back to Miami but Sean decides to stay. He learns of a dance competition is Las Vegas wherein the winner will get a three year contract. Sean needs a new crew so he asks fellow dancer Moose for help. And Moose introduces him to Andie, another friend and dancer who got injured a few years ago and is now ready to get back in. He recruits some other friends and they head Las Vegas as Lmmental. When they get there, they discover that the Mob too is also there, which is very touchy for Sean.

What If (2013)

Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver

Director: Michael Dowse

Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance

No Trace Camping, Caramel Film, Fastnet Films

Time: 102 min

Rating: PG-13

Plot

WHAT IF is the story of medical school dropout Wallace, who's been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

About Alex (2014)

Stars: Nate Parker, Jason Ritter, Maggie Grace, Max Greenfield

Director: Jesse Zwick

Genre: Drama

Bedford Falls Company, The, Footprint Features

Time: 96 min

Rating: Restricted

Plot

'About Alex' is the story of seven college friends who reunite over a three-day weekend, after one of them attempts suicide. When the friends get together to keep an eye on Alex, the weekend that ensues will renew old crushes and resentments, shine light on bad decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink as the group tries to speculate when the simple life of their college years turned so muddy and complex. Sometimes irreverent, sometimes poetic, and always moving, About Alex is a searingly honest look at the changing nature of adult friendship in the Facebook/Twitter generation.