Review of August Rush (2007) by Michael Troy M — 19 May 2012
August Rush is the perfect example of how movies should make us feel when we watch them. This is the ultimate muzo-biopic out there. Even though it's fictional it beats all of the monotonous 1960's rock and roll god biopics that make me want to wallow in depression. Finally a film about a musician that doesn't revolve around dependance on sex, drugs and rock and roll!
The film relentlessly draws the viewer in with amazing pace. It delivers the absolutely universal truth, that music is everywhere and to hear it, all you have to do is listen. That is the purpose of it, and it succeeds splendidly. But Sheridan delivers a final product that has too many rough edges. Sheridan uses amateur filming techniques, poor cinematography and the worst closing shot to a film that I have ever seen. But none the less this is classic in a surprising way.
The acting from Highmore is remarkable as usual, but his 'passion' in his debut concert as August Rush is somewhat lacking and unconvincing. Performances from the supporting cast are outstanding with Keri Russell being one of the best.
The soundtrack is amazing, unforgettable and absolutely heart rendering.
Just keep an open mind when watching this. If you don't like movies that rely completely on the unrealistic and romanticized notion of fate (that is moderately overblown) then don't touch this film.
This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Michael Troy M on 19 May 2012.
August Rush has generally received positive reviews.
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