AUGUST RUSH PARAMOUNT REVIEWS MOVIE

There he falls in with the Wizard (John Hickok), a sinister maestro who re-christens him August Rush and entices him into the 'The Collective,' an orchestra comprised of regular folks turned street musicians who gave up everything for their passion. The Verdict Read Reviews for August Rush Musical World Premiere Tony winner John Doyle directs the musical at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois. Raised in foster care, Evan runs away at the age of 11 to New York City, where he believes music will magically lead him to his birthparents. And they don't know he exists, since Lyla - who wanted to keep her baby - believes he died at birth. When young cellist Lyla (Keri Russell) and rock. The product of a one-night stand between classical cellist Lyla (Sydney Shepherd) and rock guitarist/mandolinist Lewis (George Abud), Evan never knew his parents. August Rush DVD - AUGUST RUSH is part romance, part gentle fantasy, but this sweet drama is all heart.

'I believe in music like some people believe in fairy tales,' says August Rush, played on opening night by the winsome Jack McCarthy, who shares the role with Huxley Westemeier. The titular character confirms that much during the opening moments. It's stylish but aloof, with a distinct chill that further underscores the lack of genuine emotional resonance in what is an urban fairy tale.Ĭourtesy of Liz LaurenGeorge Abud, left, and Sydney Shepherd play musicians whose brief tryst produces the titular music prodigy in 'August Rush: The Musical,' running through June 2 at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The production has a spare, sophisticated look due in part to Scott Pask's concert hall set dominated by an ebony grand piano and highlighted by a black, white and red palette that includes Paul Toben's lighting and Ann Hold-Ward's costumes. Doyle's ambiguous staging - which has actor-instrumentalists walking about, seemingly without purpose - fails to clarify the overstuffed narrative.

In a musical that clearly aspires to an emotional connection, that's a problem.Īnd it's not the only one. Unfortunately, the concept misses the mark in 'August Rush,' partly because while the production boasts able instrumentalists, not all of them possess the vocal heft and acting chops audiences expect from a Paramount production. The premise suits Doyle's singular style - evident here as in previous acclaimed revivals of 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Company' - which involves casting multi-hyphenates (singer/actor/instrumentalists) who serve as their own orchestra. well.Based on the 2007 film starring Freddie Highmore as an 11-year-old musical prodigy searching for his birthparents, 'August Rush' is about artistic creation and the powerful connections people forge through music. And if the message is that there is something about us who guides us, it's not a 'pseudo-mysticism' movie, for all that.

AUGUST RUSH PARAMOUNT REVIEWS MOVIE

Some themes in this movie are beyond all description !! And I think it's not a movie about ONE thing, only : it's a friendship movie a romance a movie about music. We are very attached to those characters : the little prodigy of the music the guitarist, wasting his life with an other woman the cellist, who can't play anymore even the manipulator who just want to make money with children is captivating ! 4. Keri Russell and Robin Williams are very different but both are heart-moving, in a different way. at 5:00 am Expand Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Keri Russell starred in the 2007 movie 'August Rush,' soon to be a stage musical at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. 'August Rush,' which has a story seemingly well-suited for a stage-musical treatment, then will be redesigned and restaged for the 1,888-seat proscenium theater that is the historic Paramount. Jonathan Rhys-Meyer is excellent, too, and he has a beautiful voice (perfect for the role). There is a brilliant cast : I considerate Freddie Highmore as one the best boy-actor. It's like a religion, everyone has the right to believe in what he choose to believe. Someone believe that the music has a power, someone don't.

It's not a matter of mysticism or things like that : it's a matter of faith. But a good story is rarely made of common events. It's not a matter of mysticism or things like that : I can't understand why this movie was received badly ! For me, it's definitively one of the best movies ever ! Yes, the plot is a little bit unlikely. I can't understand why this movie was received badly ! For me, it's definitively one of the best movies ever ! Yes, the plot is a little bit unlikely.

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