Reviews of August Rush

August Rush review

Posted : 1 year ago on 25 October 2008 10:14 (A review of August Rush)

The first half was jumbled and didn't really hold my attention. I enjoyed the last half, but it's not one you'll want to watch again and again.

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Just another mellow love story

Posted : 1 year, 5 months ago on 11 June 2008 08:27 (A review of August Rush)

A movie for old ladies to watch on afternoon... nothing else. The story is too "easy": adequate for non-demanding viewers.

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Mushy Chick Flick

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago on 8 February 2008 12:10 (A review of August Rush)

I went to see this and I wasn't expecting much, so at least I wasn't disappointed. This movie follows a musical prodigy as he uses his talents to find his long-lost parents, and we watch as all the events unfold toward a big, beautiful, overly-coincidental musical climax. The characters don't have a lot of depth; I heard this described as a urban fairy tale, so I guess it is fitting, but I just didn't buy it. I thought there would at least be interesting music in this movie, but as soon as I walked out of the theatre I couldn't recall any of it. I see someone tagged this movie with tear jerker, but I certainly didn't shed any tears--it was just too over the top and cheesy for me. That being said, I didn't hate it--it's just not my particular taste.

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Bring tissue

Posted : 1 year, 11 months ago on 23 November 2007 12:24 (A review of August Rush)

When I first saw the trailers for this movie I thought that it had the potential to be a magical movie. Some of the critical reviews I have read wouldn't agree with me, but I thought it was pretty magical. The music is an important character in the movie and it comes at you all the time from different directions.

Each main character in the movie has their own personality that is brought out by the music presented in their scenes. The father is a little bit rock and roll while the mother is a little bit classical. Freddie is a little bit of both of them and a blend nature. He hears music in everything around him.

In the movie, Freddie is in a home for boys and believes that he gets his musical inspiration from his parents and sets out to find them. This is where his musical adventure begins. Along the way he gets help from many different people and builds up his musical talents.

This movie is a must see for anyone who loves the power and beauty of music. It has some very touching moments that may need tissue. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Flash

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