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August Rush Reviews

2007

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Freddie Highmore (CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY) stars as August Rush, a musically gifted boy who has spent his childhood in an orphanage. But August's parents are alive, and he travels to New York City to perform and search for his mother and father (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Read more

Starring	Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Robin Williams
Director	Kirsten Sheridan
Genres	Drama

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  August Rush - Tear jerker! Settle down on the settee with a drink and chocolate.
  
  A ‘lovely’ film, nicely shot, and produced; with the right level of sentimentality. It cannot be other than predictable, but having said that, it ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 14:02
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  Excellent film
  
  Excellent film the story line is very moving. Can't believe people are saying this is a bad film cause this film was the best film I'd seen in a while.<... read more »
  
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- - Dan12345
  - 9 reviews
  - 10 Mar 2012 at 22:07
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  All Those Other Missing Kids Out There
  
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  A bit farfetched of a movie here. Sorry out of all those hundreds of kids out there. This one kid manages to find his parents PLEASE!!!!! If that is the case ... read more »
  
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  - 03 Feb 2012 at 16:36
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  Following Music To Your Ears!!
  
  I absolutely Loved this Movie, Fabulous acting throughout, by all the cast, but especially the young actor 'Freddie Highmore' playing 'August Rush&#... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
  - 181 reviews
  - Rochester, Kent
  - 27 Oct 2011 at 18:05
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  Not in a rush to watch August Rush
  
  I found this film all over the place. very slow to grasp what was going on! However once you could piece it all together it was very predictable, but still ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Oct 2011 at 21:20
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  excellent film
  
  This film comes highly recommended from me as a love story that pulls the heart strings with a facination twist added too,if you like emotional films you will ... read more »
  
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- - rose1968
  - 6 reviews
  - South Shields
  - 14 Sep 2011 at 23:25
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  nice film
  
  easy watching film, really nice, it was a good film so if u want a chilled night, wine etc etc, then watch it, ( its a women s film)
  
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- - myalice
  - 10 reviews
  - 09 Sep 2011 at 10:25
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  August Rush
  
  Great film loosely based on Oliver Twist. Some tear jerking moments. Great performance by Freddie Highmore. A film for all the family to enjoy.
  
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  - 04 Sep 2011 at 20:41
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  Nice Movie
  
  this was a very sweet movie and really enjoyed seeing it but it was just seemed a little unbelievable but still good
  
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  - 14 Aug 2011 at 22:23
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  August Rush
  
  We enjoed this film so much that we purchased a copy so that we can view it again as the mood takes us or can share it with others.
  
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  - 20 Jun 2011 at 13:22
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  Wonderful quirky film don't miss it
  
  An unlikely but truly wonderful film. A great mix of odd characters, haunting music, and the urge to see all end well.
  
  I cried, and believe me, that ... read more »
  
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- - Peteob1
  - 20 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 01 Jun 2011 at 19:54
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- - 51
  - 1
  August Rush - Tear jerker! Settle down on the settee with a drink and chocolate.
  
  A ‘lovely’ film, nicely shot, and produced; with the right level of sentimentality. It cannot be other than predictable, but having said that, it ... read more »
  
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- 547682
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  - Wales
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 14:02
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  Fairy tale
  
  If you like fairy tales then this will appeal. A modern day Oliver Twist, baby given away at birth after spending 11 years in a childrens home runs away, ... read more »
  
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  - Cosy from Kent
  - 28 Nov 2007 at 14:56
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  Rush to see this movie
  
  The story of a young boys journey to find his parents by following the music. An unbelievable but still moving modern fairytale. Great performances throughout, ... read more »
  
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  - Dunfermline
  - 21 Mar 2008 at 00:10
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  very good
  
  i seeen this movie last night and really enjoyed it.definetly one to watch.
  
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  - Ashington
  - 19 Mar 2008 at 06:47
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  Customer Review
  
  ok here goes if you can believe this girl meets boy 1 night haves baby does not meet boy again for 10 years baby given up for adoption by her father without her... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Ludicrous!
  
  The trailer on this film was alot better than the actual film, simply because the plot was unlikely and ludicrous. Talk about corny, saccharine, schmaltzy ... read more »
  
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- 561911
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  - SW London
  - 04 May 2008 at 11:46
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  Didn't watch all of this
  
  This began well with a voice over of young Freddy Highmore explaining the affect music had on him. Then it switched to 11 years earlier and a very raucous, loud... read more »
  
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- - crispin40
  - 530 reviews
  - Stirling, Scotland
  - 29 Aug 2008 at 10:12
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  Contrived piffle
  
  The viewer is expected to believe a cart load of coincidences and impossibilities. Loosely based on Oliver Twist with the surprising but wasted talent of Robin... read more »
  
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- - CornyPop
  - 1 review
  - Sussex
  - 03 Aug 2008 at 13:52
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  no good
  
  trying to be a modern day Oliver, Robin Williams, when are you gonna retire?
  
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  - Sidcup
  - 27 May 2008 at 10:36
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  August Rush
  
  Had no idea what this film was about, children had ordered. Sat back not expecting much however I was totally captivated by the story line and on the edge of ... read more »
  
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- - GEORGIANGIHTINGALL
  - 4 reviews
  - THINGWALL
  - 19 Aug 2008 at 12:34

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  Freddie Highmore (CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY) stars as August Rush, a musically gifted boy who has spent his childhood in an orphanage. But August's parents are alive, and he travels to New York City to perform and search for his mother and father (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers)....