Movies to suit your every mood in July and August

There’s plenty of thrills, chills, humor and heart-tugging emotion in the movies up for grabs in July and August. Whether you’re looking to escape the rain or the dreary boredom of the day, or you’re looking for thought-provoking stuff to challenge your mind, you should check out the movies in store for you in July and August. There’s no reason why rainy days and Mondays should ever get you down

Ant-Man and the Wasp – July 4

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes a new chapter in the wake of “Captain America: Civil War”. Antman / Scott Lang (played by Paul Rudd) is now torn between being a superhero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he is invited by Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) with an urgent new mission. Antman must once again don the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.

I Love You Hater – July 11

Onscreen love team Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia are “at war” in this movie, with digital personality Zoey (Barretto) getting some difficult moments from Joko (Garcia). The two cross deeper paths when they work together for Sasha (Kris Aquino), a digital media empire owner. This is the third big-screen pairing of Julia and Joshua which also marks the screen comeback of Kris Aquino. From Star Cinema.

Skyscraper – July 11

Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford’s job is to make sure skyscrapers are safe and secure. On assignment in China, he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he’s being blamed for it. He is wanted and goes on the run. Meanwhile he must find those responsible to clear his name and save his family who are trapped inside the building. Dwayne Johnson stars with Neve Campbell.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – July 18

The lovable musical romantic comedy film is back and this time, ten years later, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is pregnant. She finds out more about her mother, Donna’s past as she seeks guidance on how to handle her pregnancy. Meryl Streep (Donna), Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Christine Baranski and Cher are in this joyful movie. Expect a lot of funny surprises and lots of singing.

Mission Impossible Fall Out – July 25

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team find themselves in a race against time after a mission goes wrong. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) goes into action to fulfill his briefing, but the CIA questions his loyalty and motives. Hunt finds himself in a race against time, hunted by assassins and former allies while trying to prevent a global catastrophe.

Exes Baggage – July 25

It could be the “kilig” movie of the year. Former real life tween sweethearts Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino are back in each others’ arms and it’s hard to say what is real and what is acting on screen. The two were together for six years until their relationship ended in 2006. You decide if the chemical fraction still sizzles 12 years after. Directed by Dan Villegas and produced by ABS-CBN’s newest film outfit, Black Sheep.

Teen Titans Go! Movie – August 1

The Teen Titans know that almost every hero in the DC Universe has his/her own movie, be it Batman, Superman or Aquaman. Now it’s their turn. They look for a director for their movie, but famous helmsman Jade Wilson rejects their offer because what’s there to do a movie about? They find a reason when Slade, their maniacal nemesis, plans to mind control the entire Justice League and dominate the world. This animated movie is directed by Peter Rida Michail and Aaron Horvath.

The Meg – August 8

A 75-foot-long prehistoric shark called megalodon, thought to be long extinct attacks a deep-sea submersible, leaving it disabled and trapping the crew at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With time running out, rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) moves to save the crew and the ocean itself. This American-Chinese science fiction-action-horror movie is based on the 1997 science fiction book: Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten.

Crazy Rich Asians – August 22

Rachel Chu, an Asian American woman, is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore and finds pout that Nick’s family is filthy rich. Nick also turns out to be one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Now Rachel must deal with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and Nick’s disapproving mother. Not only that. Nick’s family has a dark past. Stars Constance Wu and Harry Golding. And Michelle Yeoh fans? She’s here too.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation – August 22

Everybody’s favorite monster family goes on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation. Everything’s cool as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. Then Drac starts to fall in love with the ship’s captain, Erika, who hides a secret that could be the end of the Drac Pack.