August Rush

Freddie Highmore plays August Rush, an orphaned musical prodigy who is determined to find his parents (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers) through his gift of music. With good support from Terranc Howard and Robin Williams and with breakthrough performances by Leon Thomas III as Arthur and Jamia Samone Nash as Hope, this is an inspirational tale about dreams, persistance and hope. The passion that August has for music reminded this reviewer of her passion for writing. Music and writing are not just important it is to the individual but to society as a whole. Nominated for an Oscar is the wonderful song "Raise It Up"; which is where your thumbs will point after seeing this movie.