Not worth it.
There were scenes in this movie that made me smile, but when you factor in all the other terrible scenes, it's just not worth it. I enjoyed the clips of August, played by Finding Neverland star Freddie Highmore, playing the guitar in the unique way that he played. Also, I like seeing Robin Williams play a different role.
I did not like the awkward rooftop scene where August is conceived. August's parents - Lyla Novacek and Louis Connelly - are supposedly talented musicians, but neither seem to be that great, especially the dad played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers with his bland band. The other thing I had a hard time with is the twelve-year gap in between when August is born to when they reunite. The parents look exactly the same as they did twelve years earlier. I thought that was strange.
Overall, the movie had an awkward plot to begin with and when you have 4-5 strange scenes that don't flow with the rest of the movie, the movie is bad. It does have an entertaining quality to it, but if you're wanting a good movie with a good plot and a natural flow, don't get this one.
1 comment:
I disagree! If you're looking for a movie without any holes in the plot this isn't the best movie out there, but if you are looking for a movie that makes you feel happy it is a good one. And I think the music is great, the guy's band is not bland at all!!
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