2015 Summer Movie Season - Month By Month Recaps

Month 4 Recap (August 2015)

Hello Followers, The final month of the summer movie season has concluded and it was a lot of highs and lows. Records were broken and fun was a plenty in the month of August. Let’s go over how the films of August did in the final month recap of Summer Movie Season 2015….

 Here Are Some Of Standout Films That Were Released This Month

Fantastic Four

In the case of the rebooted origin story of the group of young scientist who gain powers, let’s just say that "Fantastic" might be the polar opposite of what people thought of Josh Trank’s widely panned sci fi superhero film. Despite a collection of tremendous young talent, the film suffered heavily in critical reviews and the box office culminating in the summer’s lowest critical rating and box office totals. Only a matter of time before talks of Marvel’s first family moving to the “mouse house” start picking up steam. 

Straight Outta Compton

Hard beats, powerful acting, nostalgic music, and all around impact are what is used to describe arguably one of the biggest movies of the year. Straight Outta Compton garnered universal acclaim as well as breaking several box office records for the month of August.  Behind director F. Gary Gray and a ultra-talented trio of Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, and O'Shea Jackson, Jr, Straight Outta Compton has become one of the summer’s most talked about films. Easy-E would be proud.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E

The sixties were an interesting period of civil change and global tension. But unlikely heroes stepped up to take the reigns and save the future of both their countries. Guy Ritchie's groovy spy action comedy delivered a substantial amount of unique action and solid performances from Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Who knew US and Russia would make such an effective and entertaining team.

Hitman Agent 47

If you need proof that not all video games make good movies, look no further that the latest addition to the Hitman series. Behind over the top action and a bland lead actor, Agent 47 tries to stand out but it misses the target. Maybe it's time for this assassin to be like the hair on his head and just disappear from sight.

Here is a Breakdown on How the Following Films Did Financially and Among Critics

Best Box Office Numbers (As of August 31st, 2015)

1. Fantastic Four : $146.2 million

2. Straight Outta Compton: $140.8 million

3. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: $70.7 million

4. Hitman: Agent 47: $40.3 million

Best Critical Success (via. Rotten Tomatoes)

1. Straight Outta Compton (90% Certified Fresh)

2. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (67%)

3. Fantastic Four (9%)

4. Hitman: Agent 47 (8%)

Good way to end August. What the best movie you saw this month? Stay tuned as we prepare to put a bow on this year's summer movie season with the SMS Awards coming soon. Till next time.