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August Rush (2007)
Released By: Warner Bros. Pictures   Rating: PG   In Theaters: 11/21/2007
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Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Kirsten Sheridan
Language: English
Official Website: http://augustrushmovie.warnerbros.com/
Theatrical Release: 11/21/2007
Home Video Release: 3/11/2008
Cast: Robin Williams, Terence DaShon Howard, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Keri Russell, Freddie Highmore, Leon G. Thomas III
Published ID: 909175
UPC: 012569763685, 085391138907, 085391178279, 883929113231,
Plot: Estranged from his parents by circumstance and nudged toward a foster family, a young boy seeks out his long-lost folks and discovers prodigious musical talent in this family-oriented drama from Disco Pigs director Kirsten Sheridan. In the aftermath of a passionate night together above New York's Washington Square, a charismatic Irish guitarist named Louis (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) and a reserved cellist named Lyla (Keri Russell) are forced apart by fate. Despite the fact that they do not remain together, however, their fleeting union has created something amazing that neither could have ever anticipated -- a baby. Unfortunately, just after the child's birth, the mother is misinformed that the infant has died. Cut to 11 years later, when the child, Evan, is living in a Gotham-area boys' home and has developed an acute ability to listen to the sounds of the outside world -- hoping against all hope that his biological mother and father will turn up to claim him, while those in charge try to encourage him to open himself up to the possibility of adoption. Unduly rejecting these bids, Evan runs away into the city. Out on the streets, the child falls into the clutches of a manipulative, untrustworthy street person named Wizard (Robin Williams), who renames Evan August Rush and opens the boy up to the depth and breadth of his own musical talent even as he smells the opportunity to grow rich off of the foundling. Meanwhile, Evan/August's hope persists that he will be reunited with his folks, and Louis and Lyla, unable to forget their initial night of love, feel themselves being drawn back together by fate. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
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Used DVD
Added 2/4/2010


I was pleased with this product. It was in the condition I was told it would be in and I received it in a timely manner.

Thank you,

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August Rush
Added 2/3/2010

The "August Rush" video is perfect for families. It is a joy and very encouraging for children. I really enjoyed it with my family.
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A flawed, but charming film nonetheless
Added 1/22/2010

Two attractive leads and a sensitive young lad (perhaps a little too mature for his age to be believable, but then, this was a fantasy film), and what I thought was a very creative plot make this worth a watch or two, despite that I didn't like Louis's music.
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An all time favorite
Added 1/13/2010

Even tho there are reviewers who down the movie, it continues to be one I will watch over and over (and over). A couple parts could be scarey for younger children (treatment by fellow orphans and Robin Willams as Wizard) and I seriously doubt if they would understand the story anyway.
I do enjoy Freddy Hightower (Finding Neverland). Found Kerri Russel to be a breath of fresh air. Loved the music!
True, the story line is highly improbable, but it will remain a favorite and, once again, I do have to rebuy it since I can't find my copy. Most likely loaned it to someone for their viewing pleasure!
Not a chick flick, but a good family film. Strongly recommend.

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Music explained to the non-musician
Added 1/3/2010

As a musician for 30+ years, one of the most difficult things to explain to a lay-person is what SOUL is. What HEART is. What musicians mean when they say they were filled up inside, or taken over by music. Watch the movie! Fantastic performances, excellent story line, August Rush is incredible. It immediately jumped to my Top-5 all-time, and I consider this the Wizard Of Oz of movies about music. PG-rated only because of slight thematic elements, it's still worth watching with kids who are old enough to understand real-world (these days, that's around 7). Watch the movie! You've heard the phrase "feel-good" movie before, but on the mountain range of feel-good films, this is Everest. At the summit. Watch the movie! I'm not going to break down the story, or rate the actors individually, or give anything away. I'll say the only 3 words that matter:

WATCH THE MOVIE!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Used DVD
Added 2/4/2010


I was pleased with this product. It was in the condition I was told it would be in and I received it in a timely manner.

Thank you,

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
August Rush
Added 2/3/2010

The "August Rush" video is perfect for families. It is a joy and very encouraging for children. I really enjoyed it with my family.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A flawed, but charming film nonetheless
Added 1/22/2010

Two attractive leads and a sensitive young lad (perhaps a little too mature for his age to be believable, but then, this was a fantasy film), and what I thought was a very creative plot make this worth a watch or two, despite that I didn't like Louis's music.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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