august rush be a modern theme story about the power of a life force flow through all of u and how synchronicity and faith and self assuredness guarantee that each of u can personally fulfill our destiny . although this film play well to a broad audience and it be very mystical and base on simple and yet emotional theme that will play flat to some movie goer . if you have strong parental feeling or enjoy movie center on the power of human love and attraction and this story will move you like few film ever have . great for family it completely devoid of explicit scene that make parent squirm and carry a positive message . similarly and if you prefer uplift story champion the resilience of the human spirit and you will love it . i give the film a 10 for that reason it will remain a personal favorite for year to come . however and if you be easily bore with theme that be lack in danger and suspense or prefer gritty true to life movie and this one may come off a a disappointment . the screenplay seem write a a spiritual message intimate that there be an energy field that connect all of life and and music be one of the domain available to any who care to experience it . the plot be simple but deep in implication an orphan boy want to reunite with his parent and feel that his inherited musical genius can somehow guarantee their return . meanwhile and both parent languish in separation and fate have split them as quickly a it unite them in parenthood . neither know they be parent ( see movie for explanation ) . the film itself be accomplish with imaginative directing and be stud with vivid imagery that punctuate the emotional ebb and flow of the story . i like the music and which be richly textured in genre and range from classical element to a folksy modern collection of song that be tastefully present by some of the lead cast member . music be the center piece of this film and and it work . i think the casting be excellent and although none of character really stand out from the others . robin williams play an antagonistic role and deliver a smashing performance a an orphan street wise survivor of enormous depth and understanding and but tragically malign by a life of rejection . this be a midrange performance by williams and not the quiet and subdued moodiness of good will hunt and nor the over animated morky style . he give interesting color and charm to a darker figure synchronistically woven into the life of his fellow cast member . bravo . young freddie highmore be sharp and charming and though narrow in expression . just a expect and his natural charisma shine through in a most refreshing manner . parent keri russell and johnathan rhys meyers each lend flawless performance in captivate resonance with the other actor and the film itself . they be interest and believable . terrence howard play a small but significant part and underacts as well a kingsly or gielgud . excellent . leon g. thomas iii and jamia simone nash ( child ) both earn honorable mention . this movie tread on every heartstring . i love it invitation to believe in the extraordinary miracle of everyday life . take your kid and your significant other and your parent and or any friend . it be august and will give you a very pleasant rush . sit back and breath deep and and get rivet .