Review of August Rush (2007) by Chad D — 01 Mar 2012

Beautiful fairytale - a bit like Oliver Twist.

This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Chad D on 01 Mar 2012.

August Rush has generally received positive reviews.

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Slow start and took a while to build. The ending was a let down and could have been better (especially for an almost 2 hour movie)…

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By Carol H (660) on 18 Apr 2017

While it may be imperfectly told, it works as a fairy tale. The music is wonderful and uplifting…

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By Cheryl R (76) on 19 Apr 2018

Great movie!! One of my favorites! Love Freddie Highmore…

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By Lisa L (270) on 09 Dec 2016

This is my new favorite all-time movie of all time!!! Yes I said all time twice…

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By Mike W (1,027) on 22 Jan 2017

The music is all around us. All you have to do is listen…

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By Shivana M (1) on 22 Jul 2017

The score for this movie was PHENOMENAL…

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By Tim L (543) on 28 Apr 2018

Amazing film. Not sure what's up with the reviewers…

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By Mind The Book O (14) on 01 Jan 2016

Jonathan Rhys Meyers! Felicity! Robin Williams! Music! Washington Square! Intertextuality! - So how come this film is unbearably irritating…

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By Tan B (2) on 07 Nov 2016

To some the plot would seem to be ask over the place and very unrealistic, but to those who live music, truly been in love, or have been robbed…

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By Deana M (2) on 14 May 2017

This movie was thoroughly * feel-good *. Music lovers of many ages will be able to relate to the themes in the movie…

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