Movies Opening in Cinemas On August 1

Every Monday Film Inquiry publishes the movies that are opening in cinemas! This week: Guardians of the Galaxy, Get On Up, Calvary and What If.

Note that these are based on the opening dates in the United States. If you’re looking for the opening dates for a certain movie in your country, click the ‘international release dates” below the movie details.

Opening in Cinemas This Week:

[hero heading=”Guardians Of The Galaxy” tagline=”121 min – Action, Adventure, Sci-fi”]

In the far reaches of space, an American pilot named Peter Quill finds himself the object of a manhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the villainous Ronan.

Director: James Gunn
Stars: Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana

International Release Dates

[/hero] [hero heading=”Get On Up” tagline=”Biography, Drama, Music”]

A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Director: Tate Taylor
Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis

International Release Dates

[/hero] [hero heading=”Calvary” tagline=”100 minutes – Drama”]

After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

Director: John Michael McDonagh
Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen

International Release Dates

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I already had the chance to see Calvary, read my review here. It’s definitely a must-see!

So how about you: do any of these appeal to you – which would you see in cinema, which would you see at home – or not at all?

Sound off in the comments! 😀

(featured image: Guardians of the Galaxy – source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)