Award-winning biopic on Australian concert pianist David Helfgott who in his 20s, with an international career ahead of him, suffered...
Award-winning biopic on Australian concert pianist David Helfgott who in his 20s, with an international career ahead of him, suffered a mental breakdown and would instead spent years in institutions. Helfgott is played by Geoffrey Rush who took the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe for his performance in 1997.
Controversy stirred after the film became a huge success, and the real Helfgott embarked on musical tours. His playing was said to be less adroit than expected which sparked criticism that director Scott Hicks had exaggerated Helgott's talent for dramatic purposes.
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91 %44 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
90 %30,949 reviewsAudience score rating
"Scrappy, sexy, touching and fun..."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Shine beams with warmth, sensitivity, and fine taste, but some of that illumination is the work of our own reflector lamps."
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly"Few films leave a lasting expression as great as (Shine)..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Top-notch performances, including luminous contributions from Lynn Redgrave and John Gielgud and a powerful turn by Armin Mueller-Stahl, plus a strong, emotional narrative drive..."
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Variety
Variety"Compassionate, deft, unsentimental, inspirational."
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Time Out
Time Out"Films hitting that note of uplift rarely play it as powerfully or, finally, as tenderly as Shine."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"His music floods out like a cry of anguish and hope."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Faultless performances from all the cast help deliver a film of humour and warmth."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineShine | Details
Award winner- Best Actor for Rush at the Academy, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards 1997.
- Rating
- PG, Adult themes, Medium level violence
- Runtime
- 103
- Genre
- Drama, Music, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- Australia
