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Tom Sterling (Josh Hartnett) is a dot-com superstar living the high life in New York City. Tom's fortune is jeopardized when the tech bubble bursts in the summer of 2001, and his main investor, Cyrus (David Bowie), is reluctant to sign off on a deal that would guarantee an influx of cash. Tom is forced to turn to his brother (Adam Scott), with whom he has a strained relationship, for a loan. But, as Tom's business fails, he realizes his personal relationships are what really need saving.
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Josh Hartnett puts in a well-intentioned performance but overall, August only superficially explores its dotcom-burst setting.

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Stephen Garrett Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Anyone who thinks that Josh Hartnett isn't a true movie star should see his riveting, high-wire performance in August, a shrewdly dramatized look back at the bursting of the dot-com bubble. Rated: A- Jul 16, 2008 Full Review John Anderson Newsday Smartly scripted, convincingly atmospheric morality fable in which Hartnett, usually insubstantial as a good guy, plays a convincingly flawed character galloping toward the precipice. Rated: 3/4 Jul 14, 2008 Full Review David D'Arcy Screen International This one has nothing extraordinary about it to compensate for seven years' staleness. Dec 1, 2008 Full Review Jonathan W. Hickman Entertainment Insiders A movie that makes a good initial public offering. Rated: 3/4 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics If you want to see ignorant self destruction, see Troy Duffy in "Overnight" and forget this film---the worst mistake Josh Hartnett has made in his career. Rated: 4/10 Jul 27, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member how one person can loose everything coz of their attitude. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member This film wasn't great but it certainly wasn't bad either. I think that movie had potential, unfortunately it was unable to reach that full potential. Stamp of Judgement: Decent Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member C est une fois de plus au fond d un garage que commence l aventure pour deux frangins et leur petite startup. Une startup rapidement coté en bourse qui attire l attention de nombreux investisseurs. Si le rythme du film est plutôt régulier, il est loin d être vide de sens. Le personnage ambigu, égocentrique et décapant de Tom est joué a la perfection par Josh Hartnett. Parfois manipulateur mais toujours tranchant, déshumanisé par son entourage qui ne sait plus a quelle facette de l homme elle a faire. Le monde des affaires, tout puissant, l emportera finalement sur la paternité de l entreprise. Une histoire passionnante, perspective d une mécanique économique bien rodée qui ne laisse aucun faux plis. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Stays at this forced level of intensity for the entire movie and you know exactly where it's going from the start. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I was impressed with this work. The overall 'message', which seems to be 'enjoy the benefits of capitalism, but in moderation', is probably the right message for the current turbulent times. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member If you enjoyed The Social Network, but found it somewhat mainstream , try this as a more intellegent alternative. Good cameo by David Bowie. He sure put Tom in his place Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tom Sterling (Josh Hartnett) is a dot-com superstar living the high life in New York City. Tom's fortune is jeopardized when the tech bubble bursts in the summer of 2001, and his main investor, Cyrus (David Bowie), is reluctant to sign off on a deal that would guarantee an influx of cash. Tom is forced to turn to his brother (Adam Scott), with whom he has a strained relationship, for a loan. But, as Tom's business fails, he realizes his personal relationships are what really need saving.
Director
Austin Chick
Producer
Charlie Corwin, Clara Markowicz, Elle Key, David Guy Levy
Screenwriter
Howard A. Rodman
Distributor
First Look
Production Co
Original Media, Periscope Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 2008, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 26, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.8K
Runtime
1h 28m