August Rush (2007)

16 out of 16 people found the following review helpful:

August Rush - Tear jerker! Settle down on the settee with a drink and chocolate.

A Customer from Wales, 1st April, 2008

A ‘lovely’ film, nicely shot, and produced; with the right level of sentimentality. It cannot be other than predictable, but having said that, it takes you on an interesting journey and produces the right level of ‘lumps in your throat’ to keep you engaged. The performances (all but Robin Williams) are convincing, and the lead Freddie Highmore, as the young music prodigy, delivers a sparkling performance. Good clean family entertainment, with some pauses, but all in all worth viewing for the emotion it portrays alone.

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16 out of 17 people found the following review helpful:

Fairy tale

A Customer from Cosy from Kent, 28th November, 2007

If you like fairy tales then this will appeal. A modern day Oliver Twist, baby given away at birth after spending 11 years in a childrens home runs away, following the music in his head. My 10 year old enjoyed it, I thought it was ok, nice ending if unbelievable, but then it is a fairy tale. I do like Rhys Meyers generally but not right for this part, accent a bit dodgy. Keri Russell was very wooden and spent most of the time staring into space.

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12 out of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Rush to see this movie

A Customer from Dunfermline, 21st March, 2008

The story of a young boys journey to find his parents by following the music. An unbelievable but still moving modern fairytale. Great performances throughout, a wonderful soundtrack. I would recommend this film.

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9 out of 11 people found the following review helpful:

very good

A Customer from Ashington, 19th March, 2008

i seeen this movie last night and really enjoyed it.definetly one to watch.

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worth a watch

Jo57 from from Horsham, 8th September, 2008

Although little bit corny in a couple of places, the stpry is good as is the music - I have even now bought the CD!

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Not What I Expected

Rubydoo from from Whitehaven, 7th September, 2008

I was really looking forward to this one after seeing the trailer but the jury is out on this one I'm afraid. It is such a long time since I have watched such a smaltzy film like this, the only reason that I have not given it less stars was because of the brilliant Freddie Highmore who has the face of an angel and is completely believable in his role. I don't get the Jonathan Rhys Meyer thing though...plastic is an understatement! The story could have been better. Why not pick up a phone and ring each other? Why sit on a bench in all weathers in the hope that the other turned up? Why did she leave in the first place when he called to her?? I am an eternal romantic and do believe in love at first sight but losing a person after a one night stand and letting that mould the course of your life...oh come on, get real...but the music was mesmerising and Freddie is a star....

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August Rush

owain from from Bournemouth, 6th September, 2008

Not bad, not great. Choose something else if you can. If you're completely stuck, this will do.

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Amazing Story

A Customer from uk, 5th September, 2008

Fabulous story. Great family film.

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