Review of August Rush (2007) by Ryan T — 26 Feb 2011

I like the soundtrack better than the actual movie.

This review of August Rush (2007) was written by Ryan T on 26 Feb 2011.

August Rush has generally received positive reviews.

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The worst body double work ever. When he's playing guitar they cut to some elderly musician with the hands of a senior citizen…

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I was very conflicted on August Rush. There were aspects I loved, some I hated, and some on which I just couldn't decide how I felt…

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By Hannah S (341) on 18 Apr 2017

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A bit slow going to start with, but all in all lovely…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 29 Jan 2016

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 Stephen S (1,614) on 15 Jan 2016

A very nice little movie with a great message. I love how this kid sees music in everything...it's really cool…

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By Ruben G (79) on 24 May 2017

I love this movie as did my sister and my mother. It's like the saying...for those who don't hear the music, think the dancers crazy…

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By Kiran K (50) on 26 Feb 2016

I don't know how many times I have watched this movie, just to listen to the background score…

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By Bruce S (263) on 04 Jun 2016

Oliver Twist with music (and all of the Dickensian hard-to-believe coincidences). Worth it for the music . . . and Keri Russell…

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