August Rush (2007)

Plot:
A drama with fairy tale elements, where an orphaned musical prodigy uses his gift as a clue to finding his birth parents.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426931/

My Comment:
Wow, it was amazing.... This is one of the best musical movies I've ever seen. The Music pieces are incredible! The plot didn't predominate however it played an important role on finding the musics by August Rush. I was shocked when I knew that Jonathan could actually sing. He had a great voice. The musics, I like the slow sad "Moondance" tune and the piece from August for the last music for the scene. Definitely going to by those pieces. However, this movie was not flawless. The stunt-hand of August Rush's hand looked a bit old and crippled.

IMDb Rating: 7.5 / 10
My Rating: 8 / 10

Awards:

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films 2008
Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Freddie Highmore

Young Artist Awards 2008:
Best Family Feature Film (Comedy or Drama)
Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor - Fantasy or Drama: Leon Thomas III

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Plot:
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/

My Comment:
Brilliant and original!
No wonder that this movie is placed in number one spot in imdb.com
A lot of cases were showed in this film, Corruption, Money Laundering, Homosexuality, Life behind bars, great!
A must watch movie

IMDb Rating : 9.2 / 10
My Rating : 8 / 10

Awards:

American Society of Cinematographers 1995:
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases: Roger Deakins

Awards of the Japanese Academy 1996:
Best Foreign Film

Camerimage 1995:
Best Actor: Morgan Freeman Tied with Wallace Shawn for Vanya on 42nd Street (1994).

Other 8 Awards Won

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