Deco’s Shireen Sandoval reviews biggest box office hits for August in critic’s corner

Film fans you know the drill It s time to get critical critical Summer is almost over but the hits are still coming in hot at the box office Here s a review of my favorite films from the month of August All work and no play gets Bob Odenkirk in the dog house with his family The actor is back as a workaholic assassin in Nobody Bob may not be the first guy you think of when you hear action star but he definitely knows how to throw and take a punch The film is an adrenaline-fueled ride from start to finish The mystery horror film Weapons isn t just scary it s scary good Julia Garner and Josh Brolin co-star in the suspenseful thriller about a small town where a group of kids vanish without a trace It s a unique story full of twists and turns that ll keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat An on-screen comedy turned real-life love story The naked truth is The Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson is delightful The film brings the laughs and the nostalgia and proves Liam s particular set of skills includes specific major comedy chops Double the drama double the high jinks Sequels distributed decades after the original don t consistently work but having Lindsay Lohan Jamie Lee Curtis and their undeniable chemistry continues to be a winning recipe in Freakier Friday It s funny heartwarming and a sweet exploration of family dynamics Freakier Friday truly proves time flies when you re having fun Saddle up and rein it in When it comes to powerful storytelling with a lot of heart East of Wall doesn t just trot It gallops This indie drama tells the true story of a woman trying to save her ranch after the death of her husband It s a gritty film with a modern feel and a realistic portrayal of the impacts of unresolved grief