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Summary: If there was ever an inspiring movie. . . this is it!
Review: This movie is for everyone that has been told they could'nt achieve their lifes dream. David Helfgott proved everyone wrong. . . and was the exception
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Summary: Powerful, and stunning
Review: This movie is just stunning, I've never seen a movie that has so much power, so much enthusiasm, and so much drama all at the same time. I'd recommend this movie to anyone! It's the best movie I've ever seen, I instanly went out and got the sound track!The music in this film is just outstanding, and it will make you want to go and learn to play the piano. Everyone in this film does an excellent job. This movie just draws you into it. I'm a man who has always liked the scary movies, and also the funny ones, never drama. But this movie just blew me away with it's joy of the human spirit. My heart still races when I hear the beautiful music of the film. Great job to everyone. I'd really like to know more about this main character as far as what's he doing now, and did he play any part in the making of the film. This is just a tremendous movie!
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Summary: SO much drama and intensity
Review: This movie was excellant, From begening to end The drama and intensity of this movie goes to the extreames. Well worth the price to own and watch and watch again...
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Summary: All dramas should be made this way.
Review: This should be used as a textbook example of how all dramas should be made. Everything about this film is right, it's moving, the acting is brilliant, it's believable and it doesn't take it's audience for granted. It knows what we hate about usual dramas, usually produced by the sentiment of Hollywood, and avoids them all. Director Scott Hicks shows that he knows how to deal with the development of a particular character when he is played by several actors over a number of decades. He keeps the character flowing and growing believably through the brilliant performances of both Noah Taylor and Geoffrey Rush. Armin Mueller Stahl, as helfgott's father, is also brilliant, and the whole cast are capable. An engaging, moving experience, another example of how Australian cinema is blossoming talent in all areas.
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Summary: MUST SEE
Review: This was one of those movies that I never really heard about, but the description in the cable guide sounded interesting, so I watched it. It really is a great movie... emotional and inspiring. I snatched it up as soon as it came out on DVD. If you don't view this movie, I feel that you are truly missing out on one of the best. A warning to parents though... it does contain some violence, and may not be appropriate for children.
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Summary: A tragic story well told
Review: What a sad story! A true story about an Austrialian Pianist David Helfgott with refinements. How he overcome his mental breakdowns to perform on stage again. A pianist struggled to regain self-believe and the courage to play again. Being a child prodigy, David Helfgott was very promising, but been terrorised by a controlling and stubborn father. He lived in fear but yearned to achieve and excel in his piano playing. He tried to run away to pursue his dream but over doing and his lack of self determination and unstable mind drove him to a mental break down (they proclaimed that but I believed if he had treatment earlier...). He was sent to mental institution and stayed there for several years...forcing him to give up his dream but with twist of fate and meeting a soul mate changed his life again... He regained his playing ability and eventually gave his concert performance and now live happily with his love,performing regularly and hopefully fear no more.... Superb performance from Geoffrey Rush. He completely convinced me that he is David Helfgott. He shines in every department, putting in all his heart and soul to this role and totally deserved his Oscar. Truly remarkable and touching. The movie also have great sound tracks, solid classical piano performances from Rush and most of all it made me cried...... I'd read the biography written by Gillian and I must said the movie was very closed attempt to the truth...and Scott Hicks did took nearly 10 years to write it with David's aid and permission. All in all a great contribution to both film and classical music industries.
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Summary: Brilliantly Acted, touching
Review: What an interesting movie! I recommend this movie to anyone. My only negative impression was that it seemed a little long--it sort of dragged sometimes. That didn't ruin the experience for me though.
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Summary: Reminds me of the old days
Review: What can I tell ya, when I was just 8 years old I can remember sitting next to a piano with my father, who wasn't as insane as the one in the movie, but was enough problematic to make me remember that unpleasant experience. This movie is amazing, the plot is excellent, and the actors are wonderful, not one phony moment, but a well written script that makes you shed a tear at the end of it. You have the same feeling like in Rocky movies every time you see david appear in a concert - it makes you feel the experience he is going through. Excellent performance by the actors I must add... If you have it already, it can be an excellent gift to any music teacher you know, or anyone who's into playing Piano or any other instrument. Buy it, you won't regret it, trust me.
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: While this movie does lose a little of its visual sweep on the small screen, the story, acting, and emotions all come through. Rush deservedly won to Oscar for his on target perfromance of pianist David Helftgott. If you have not seen this move wait no longer, and if you ever get the chance to see it on the big screnn DO!
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