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Shine (1996)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:27

Rotten:3

Average Rating:8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This acclaimed film paints a wrenching portrait of the life of Australian piano virtuoso David Helfgott and his struggles with his war-traumatized, demanding father; mental illness and asylum... This acclaimed film paints a wrenching portrait of the life of Australian piano virtuoso David Helfgott and his struggles with his war-traumatized, demanding father; mental illness and asylum incarceration; and his obsession with the virtually unplayable Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 ("Rach 3"). Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor--Armin Mueller-Stahl. Academy Awards: Best Actor--Geoffrey Rush. [More]

Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud

Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud, Noah Taylor, Alex Rafalowicz

Director: Scott Hicks

Director: Scott Hicks
Composer: David Hirschfelder
Screenwriter: Scott Hicks, Jan Sardi
Producer: Jane Scott

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With the exception of a few overwrought scenes, Hicks' Australian biopic of pianist David Helfgott, which caused a bidding war at the 1996 Sundance Fest, is fresh and emotionally stirring without being sentimental or cliched.

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12/25/07
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

The movie is really an Oscar sandwich -- stale bread surrounding a big piece of ham: Geoffrey Rush.

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09/23/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
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Inspiring, memorable cinema.

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Michael Dequina
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05/14/03
Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly

God save us from yet another holy fool movie. Geoffrey Rush has been much better.

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01/11/03
Rob Vaux
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01/11/03
Nicolas Lacroix
Nicolas Lacroix
Showbizz.net

A tremendous biopic about overcoming the odds. It's what 'A Beautiful Mind' wants to grow up to be.

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10/15/02
Margaret A. McGurk
Margaret A. McGurk
Cincinnati Enquirer

Pays tribute to the important role of soul-friends in the nurturing of one's creative talents.

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08/26/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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01/22/02
Desson Thomson
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