5 movies to watch on Netflix this August

I know we are already half way through the month but August serves up some very interesting choices movie wise this month and a lot of top quality features worth checking out. For your viewing pleasure I have decided to once again sift through the vast array of quality movies on show and recommend five classics so you don't have to spend half the night flicking through Netflix's choices before deciding that you are now too tired to watch a film anyway and vow to return at a later date just to do the very same thing.
Here are my movie picks for your enjoyment for this month:

5.Icarus
Fascinating Netflix Original documentary from Bryan Fogel who stumbles accidentally on a major Olympic cheating scandal when he, along with a Russian scientist, realize that their combined knowledge points fingers at Russia's secret sports doping program.
Garnering great public attention due to it's controversial subject matter, this is another in a long line of top drawer Netflix Original documentaries.

4. Handsome Devil
A shining example of the high quality of Irish films being produced at the moment, this coming of age tale gained rave reviews and performed well at the Irish box office earlier this year. A great opportunity to see it just months after it's cinematic release. Read my full review of this film here.

3. Love and Mercy
Fascinating and riveting biopic of Brian Wilson, told in two separate stages of his life. This compelling drama flourishes due to it's unconventional narrative and some extremely strong performances by it's lead actors.
Highly recommended.

2. Deepwater Horizon
Directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg this is the true story of one of the world's largest man-made disasters which occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20th, 2010.This action thriller with the use of breathtaking effects and strong performances of its stellar cast pays tribute to brave men and women whose selfless heroism would go on to save so many lives on board.

1. Trainwreck
This hilarious comedy written by Amy Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow is appealing largely due to it's unorthodox approach to the romantic comedy format, together with some superb comedic writing and great performances (with the celebrity cameos almost stealing the show). Highly enjoyable!