Stats: 2007. Starring Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. PG.
Background: I saw August Rush with my mom and sister at our favorite theater—The Warren in Wichita, Kansas. The Warren is like an old-time theater—the workers wear white gloves, a velvet curtain rises when it’s time for the film, and they even (sometimes, though I haven’t seen one in a long time) have cartoon shorts. It’s my favorite place to see a movie.
I recently picked this up out of Walmart’s $5 bin. So many of my favorite movies end up there; why don’t I just wait?
Plot: Evan is the product of a one-night stand. He’s never known either of his parents, but he believes they’re looking for him … and he believes music will bring them together. As he searches for his parents, he joins up with a group of young street musicians (this is where he gets the stage name "August Rush") and then earns a scholarship to a Juilliard.
Reaction: I love this movie—with one caveat; I absolutely cannot stand the Robin Williams plot line. (Williams plays Wizard, the "father figure" for the musicians.) I know it’s important to the story, but I just hate it! In the future, I’m pretty sure I’ll be fast forwarding his scenes.
August Rush is completely unbelievable, yet also completely charming. It's a heartwarming story that I'm sure I'll enjoy again and again.
Verdict: Keep
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