| | August Rush DVD (3 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, New York City Movies, Musicians Videos | | Starring | Robin Williams, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Freddie Highmore, William Sadler, Mykelti Williamson, Terrence Howard, Ronald Guttman | | Director | Kirsten Sheridan | | Composer | Mark Mancina | | Director of Photography | John Mathieson | | Producer | Richard B. Lewis | | Screenwriter | Nick Castle, James V. Hart | | Story | Nick Castle, Paul Castro |
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; Soundtrack Spanish; English Subtitles AUGUST RUSH is part romance, part gentle fantasy, but this sweet drama is all heart. When young cellist Lyla (Keri Russell) and rock musician Louis (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) meet at a party in the mid 1990s, it's love at first sight, and they spend the night in each other's arms. But Lyla's father forces them apart, even though she later learns she's pregnant. Later, an accident lands Lyla in the hospital, and though her father tells her that her baby died, the child survives and is given up for adoption. AUGUST RUSH jumps to the present and begins to follow Evan (Freddie Highmore), an 11 year old who has grown up in a boys' home. As Evan embarks on a crusade to find his parents, he imagines he can communicate with them through his gift for music. His journey to New York City brings him into contact with Wizard (Robin Williams), a man eager to capitalize on the child prodigy's talent. Wizard gives Evan the name August Rush as he begins performing all over the city, but the boy's ultimate goal is to find the parents he has never met.
From FINDING NEVERLAND to CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Highmore has displayed an almost prodigious talent himself. He's a gifted young actor, and this emotional story is the perfect venue for his acting. AUGUST RUSH isn't a film for the cynics, but even the hard-hearted in the audience will have difficulty not being touched by this sentimental film. As in Evan's life, music plays a central role in AUGUST RUSH, and it's tough not to let your heart soar along with the melodies. Though it could draw comparisons to OLIVER! and ANNIE, this is a unique and heartwarming film.
Theatrical Release: November 21 2007
August Rush Reviews: 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he execution is unblushingly that of a fairy tale....Mark Mancina's original score is a treat too..."-- Angie Errigo, Ultimate DVD 3 stars out of 4 -- "[I]t works if you surrender to its lilting and unabashedly sentimental tale of evocative music and visual poetry."-- Claudia Puig, USA Today August Rush | List Price | $19.96 (You save $7.01) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  4227  | | CD Universe Part number | 7620903 | | Catalog number | 1000018552 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 11, 2008 | | Rating | PG (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for some thematic elements, mild violence and language | | Running Time | 113 Minutes | | Additional Info | Full Frame; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Full Frame; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
August Rush Movie Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Beautifully done!
This is the kind of movie you can recommend to all your friends without hesitation. Sure, it's fantasy, but isn't that what going to the movies used to be about? Beautifully crafted, with fine performances all around. If you love feel-good movies, you'll love August Rush.
Submitted by deebsfire (Bellingham, WA, USA) 
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the best movie Ive seen in a long time
best movie I have seen in a long time, saw it at the cinema, could have brought a ticket and gone straight back in. Thats why I wanted it on DVD
Submitted by potsjan (australia)
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I thought this was going to be a Mediocre movie, but after watching it I would definatly recommend it. I loved it, but it is one of those feel good love movies that make you believe. That's what I love!!
Submitted by thebestjessica (San Diego CA)
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loved it and i can't wait to show my family!
I saw this movie and loved it right from the start! the music is awesome and the whole movie has a "soul" feeling... It reminded me of the innocence the world has lost, and made me wish we could all hear the music that we have forgotten since childhood. As a musician it bugged me that the music was sometimes off from the playing, this happened with the guitars and the orchestra, but I loved the creative sounds that were used, and also the harmonics on the guitar. I couldn't bring my family to see it but I will definitely buy it as soon as possible!
Submitted by Rachel (West Olive, MI, USA)
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This review is for a different format. August Rush my opinion on this movie is awesome!!!
A Must See film for ages 17 and up. Highly recommended, but not for children. A Great family drama that has a good ending that set my heart in tears of joy. If only it could be reality that's what this world needs more of.
Submitted by Melinda (North Carolina)
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August Rush DVD Full Frame -
1.33
Widescreen -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround - French, Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - optional
Additional Release Material:
Additional Scenes
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Full Frame; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled 
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