I liked the mood, the theme, and it's story. And the actors. Though at times it got a little cheesy.

Rating: 7/10 (21 December 2009)

August Rush is a film that has an Oliver Twist type story. It also has a bit of a unique one too. The actors in this film are good. Except this film is a little different than most movies. For instance, it's the first time I have ever disliked Robin Williams in a movie. That is rare.
The director of the film, Kirsten Sheridan(daughter of film director Jim Sheridan) does a great job at making an emotional journey. Though at times, the movie is a little corny. And kind of unbelievable. Could music really bring this family together? Apparently so. And Sheridan makes it believable. Though she is a newcomer and the daughter of a genius, she has a great way of telling a story.
August Rush is centered around three people. One of them is a boy named Evan Taylor(played by Freddie Highmore), an Orphan who has a fantastic musical talent. Evan is an orphan. All his life he's been searching for his long lost parents.
His parents(played by the lovable Keri Russell and Johnathon Rhyes-Meyers)don't even know he exists. And the haven't seen each other since their one night stand eleven years ago. The reason why Evan is such a great musician is because both of his parents were.
Evan escapes from the orphanage where he was being bullied and begins searching for his parents. Soon after, the mother, Lyla, finds out that he is still alive, and goes to New York of all places to find him. And he is actually in New York.Also, the father, Louis, goes to New York to see her.
Along on his journey, Evan meets some friends. And soon can;t escape from a man named Wizard(played by Robin Williams) makes children perform on the streets for money. He won't let Evan go though. Because his talent is beyond anyone elses. Evan soon comes up with a stage name and becomes a prodigy.
I liked the mood of the movie. The way it shows Evan listening to the sounds and how music is everywhere. It was unique. But, there was a flaw. How would Evan escape from the orphanage like he did? It's kind of impossible. How would both parents know to go to New York city? It's also kind of cheesy. But you know what, it's not like many films out there. It's a shame it didn't make much money. Because I thought it was a good film.
August Rush:***/****