Review of August Rush (2007) by Oxana — 24 Aug 2014
A chance meeting of two musically gifted people creates something that will change their lives for the next eleven years - and start something new.
I originally watched this to see Jonathan Rhys Meyers, but liked the movie for itself.
The cast was very good: Freddie Highmore as innocent, magnificent Evan Taylor/August Rush, Terrence Howard as a caring child service worker, Robin Williams as disturbingly crazy Wizard... and Jonathan Rhys Meyers singing; not bad.
The story is divided between the journey of Evan, who believes his parents are out there somewhere, and Lyla and Louis, who spent one night together which seems to haunt them both.
Evan is such a pure, creative force that you remain on the edge of your seat as he's taken from one place to the next and his talents both abused and nourished.
Overall it is a touching story of how three people so far away from each other belong together, and you keep dreading they'll never get to be the family they deserve.
The music was pretty good, and the scenery and different personalities made a good impact. Definitely worth watching!
This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Oxana on 24 Aug 2014.
August Rush has generally received positive reviews.
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