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August Rush
2007 114 min United States of America, United Kingdom, South Korea PG 12+
★7.0
Family, Drama, Music
Director: Kirsten Sheridan
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Description
Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater. After discovering his talent, the Wizard gives Evan the name "August Rush" and devises a plan to profit from his talent. Little does Evan know that his parents, Lyla and Louis, are searching for him too.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$31.66M
Worldwide:
$66.12M
Starring
Freddie Highmore
Actor
Keri Russell
Actor
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Young Performer
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
August Rush is a polarizing film that functions as a sentimental fairy tale about the transformative power of music and faith. While many viewers find it a deeply moving and emotionally resonant experience, critics and skeptical audiences often dismiss its reliance on implausible coincidences and a saccharine plot.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a poignant, feel-good fable that effectively uses music as a spiritual metaphor for connection and hope. | |
| Acting | Freddie Highmore delivers a convincing and grounded performance that keeps the protagonist from feeling like a mere caricature. | |
| Score | The score acts as the heartbeat of the film, with many viewers finding the musical sequences deeply soul-stirring and essential to the experience. | |
| Acting | The portrayal of Robin Williams' character is divisive; some see a brilliant, layered performance, while others find the character eccentric, silly, or fundamentally misaligned with the film's tone. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's heavy reliance on extreme coincidences and a convenient, fairy-tale ending delights those seeking emotional escapism but frustrates those requiring realistic plot logic. |