A charismatic young Irish guitarist (
Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and a sheltered young cellist (
Keri Russell) have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, orphaned by circumstance. Years later, performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger (
Robin Williams) who gives him the name August Rush, the child (
Freddie Highmore) uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.
If you cant lose yourself in this movie, then you obviously have no passion, nor hope of such in your life. This movie clearly defines and portrays what each of us need to look for and find in our individual lifes.
wonderful music . great acting, thoroughly enjoyed......how come I didn;t see it when it 1t came out!!!!!
This isn't Oliver Twist or Disney. True musicians will understand the profound, deeper references in August Rush. If music is more than a time-filler to you, if music is mandatory in your life, August Rush will speak to your heart and the music of your soul.