Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, he grows up to become a musical genius.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 11 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
However predictable, a good ol' fashioned happy ending is always welcome. But bring a box of tissues: A good cry is to be expected as well.
– Jennifer Preyss,
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
1 Dec 2007
rotten:
Even the final few moments, which should have us choking up, seemed hurried and shot from the wrong angles.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
27 Nov 2007
fresh:
This inspirational drama gets three stars for oddity value alone.
– Wally Hammond,
Time Out,
22 Nov 2007
fresh:
August Rush will not be for everyone, but it works if you surrender to its lilting and unabashedly sentimental tale of evocative music and visual poetry.