Fantastic film, one for the whole family

Rating: 9/10 (27 November 2007)

I loved this film, it was the second I had watched that evening, and I was very tired, but this film enthralled me the whole way through, a heart warming, magical film. Now by now you will realise I comment less on the film itself, but more the performances, scenery and soundtrack. So firstly, the performances, Rhys Meyers is excellent, he showed real star quality, he holds the screen very well through out, and the song he sings is actually very good, and he could release it and it would do well. Robin Williams plays his Fagan-esquire role very well too. But the star, obviously is Freddy Highmore, he is fantastic in his role, and he is my fourth actor I think should be nominated for an Oscar, along with Russel Crowe- 3:10 to Yuma, Denzel Washington- American Gangster, Viggo Mortensen(likely winner)- Eastern Promises and now Freddy Highmore- August Rush. Once again, an excellent film, an absolute must see.