Article: My sentiments exactly; 'August Rush' goes all the way and ends up making sweet music

'AUGUST RUSH' Rating 3 out of 4

Evan/August Freddie Highmore

Lyla Keri Russell

Louis Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Wizard Robin Williams

Lyla's father William Sadler

Arthur Leon G. Thomas III

Warner Bros. presents a film directed by Kirsten Sheridan. Written by Nick Castle, James V. Hart and Paul Castro. Running time: 114 minutes. Rated PG (for some thematic elements, mild violence and language). Opening today at local theaters.

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Here is a movie drenched in sentimentality, but it's supposed to be. I dislike sentimentality where it doesn't belong, but there's something brave about the way "August Rush" declares itself and goes all the way with coincidence, melodrama and skillful ...

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