This is a fantasy pure & simple.

Rating: 9/10 (12 March 2008)

August Rush is one of those films that must be considered as pure fantasy. This gem is a combined,comedy,dramatic fantasy love story, with some first rate music.
All this comes about by the excellent acting, Freddie Highmore, has charmed us already stealing scenes from Johnny Depp,(& thats hard to do)..
Jonathan Rhys Myers adds another lusterous performance to he resume, He also sings a few songs.
Kerri Russell is our charming heroine.
Robin Williams has a nice role as well,& for a change he is somewhat subdued. Of course Freddie Highmore steals scenes from him & Robon let him get away with it.
The story is pure fantasy, nothing is real except of the players/. Musically it is also excellent, a combination of classical & pop..
A worthwhile film for the entire family.
Ratings ***1/2 (out of 4) 96 points (out of 100 IMDb 9(out of 10)