Review of August Rush (2007) by Melati S — 21 Aug 2014

Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Terrence Howard~~.

T.T.

This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Melati S on 21 Aug 2014.

August Rush has generally received positive reviews.

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