Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 01/27/2012
This is an exciting biopic with the right blend of touching and triumphant moments. Geoffrey Rush proves what a nuanced actor he is, earning his Oscar soundly with a completely involving performance as the autistic musical genius.
Rating of
4/4
PsychoKing1227 - wrote on 08/24/2009
An incredible film with one of the greatest performances by Geoffrey Rush Ever!!!
Rating of
2.5/4
Ichabod Crane - wrote on 03/04/2009
A good film with a great soundtrack about the life of a pianist with many problems. I liked the first half a lot more where you really saw him turn into what he is when he is older. The older half did not work because it was much to fast and skipped around to much. As in he got to that mental hospital instantly and then got married pretty instantly. I liked the piano scenes and the interactions with his father even though they were historically inaccurate.
Rating of
3/4
Rainmaker203 - wrote on 11/22/2008
The film isn't a masterpiece, but Geoffrey Rush's performance certainly is.
Rating of
3/4
serioussir - wrote on 05/20/2008
A disturbing look at the life of pianist-genius David Helfgott. Although a dark story, both Rush (the adult Helfgott) and Alex Rafalowicz (the young Helfgott) do an amazing job brining Helfgott to life.
Rating of
1.5/4
Allison - wrote on 09/18/2007
I always confused this movie with the Shining. I hadn't seen the shining and I thought Shine was supposed to be scary. However, it was never scary except for when the father beat the son. I didn't like Shine and thought it was overly pretentious.
