Review of August Rush (2007) by Chris O — 25 Dec 2017
I often wonder why reviewers are so desperate for us to hate a movie. It becomes offensive at times, even odious. August Rush is a fairy tale and it appears there is no longer a place for fairy tales in our modern oh so critical effete world.
That's a shame because it is, and always has been, fairy tales that most nourish the soul and give breath to our feelings. Fairy tales teach lessons about possibilities that that can lift the spirit.
August Rush asks to believe in impossible coincidences, and we know these do happen. This tale brings light to a particular darkness about people that don't have families and suggests that for some there is still the possibility of finding a family. That seems like a noble enough cause.
Is our age so exhausted of belief that we can't be allowed to enjoy a simple pleasure in a person who can bring people who love each other together through music?
This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Chris O on 25 Dec 2017.
August Rush has generally received positive reviews.
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