Review of August Rush (2007) by Tuba M — 29 Jul 2010

Cheezy, but I am a sucker for happy endings!!!

This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Tuba M on 29 Jul 2010.

August Rush has generally received positive reviews.

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I love this movie as did my sister and my mother. It's like the saying...for those who don't hear the music, think the dancers crazy…

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