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This tearjerker by Australian filmmaker Scott Hicks is a surprising story about real-life classical pianist David Helfgott, an Australian who rose to international prominence at a very young age in the 1950s and 1960s, and suffered a psychological collapse after enduring years of abuse from his father (Armin Mueller-Stahl). Hicks has three very fine actors portraying Helfgott at different stages of his life, including the adorably wry and goofy Noah Taylor (Flirting), who takes up the character's teen years, and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, giving a great performance playing the musician as a schizophrenic adult. Despite the Helfgotts' compromised psychological health, Shine is hardly a depressing experience. If anything, the story is really about how long one person's life can take to make glorious sense of itself. Sir John Gielgud, in golden form, plays Helfgott's teacher. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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The true story of pianist David Helfgott. In Australia in the 1950s, child prodigy David (an Oscar-winning Geoffrey Rush) is pushed hard by his father, Peter, and catches the attention of music tutor Ben Rosen, who teaches David for free. Ben encourages David to learn Rachmaninov's 3rd Concerto, but Peter forbids it, thinking that the piece is too complex. When David departs for a scholarship at London's Royal College of Music, Peter severs all ties with his son. As the young musician comes to perform the concerto he collapses, suffering a nervous breakdown.
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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
If I'm honest now, when i sat down to watch this film i was ready to be bored. The film is about classical music, so not an erratic story about a group of adventurous rock gods. I was wrong. This is one of the most moving and memorable films i have ever seen, whether this is because its a true life heart wrenching story or it features passion in the form of musical genius, i cannot decide. The superb acting talents made the characters come alive, so much so that the viewer feels that they could describe their feelings to the most intricate detail. I would recommend this film to anyone.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Emer Mullen
Format:DVD
Shine is the Sory of David Haffgott a concert pianist who developed a problem with schizoaffective disorder when he left home to study music in London.The first half of the film focuses on his difficult relationship with his controlling father and his susequent escape to the Royal College of Music. Then the film moves on to his treatment and hospitalisation as he seems to move further and further from reality. However when he meets his future wife David's fortunes change as he re-enters the world of professional performance and finds comfort and support in a stable domestic relationship.
In parts this is a difficult film to watch. The depiction of abuse within David's family is uncompromising and could be upsetting for some viewers. However David himself is potrayed as a genuinely lovable and loving man so when finds a woman who reciprocates his feelings there is a strong sense of closure at the end of the film.
In parts this is a difficult film to watch. The depiction of abuse within David's family is uncompromising and could be upsetting for some viewers. However David himself is potrayed as a genuinely lovable and loving man so when finds a woman who reciprocates his feelings there is a strong sense of closure at the end of the film.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This is the type of film that I love. It sensitively explores the relationship of a gifted young muscician to his repressive, but ambitious father, and later on, of the grown David to the adult world. It is funny, moving, and compelling. I particularly loved the piano playing, and bought Rachmaninov 3 on the strength of it.
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The story is fine, music is great
This movie should be viewed with a nice sound system because the music is simply marvellous. The storyline is simple, but works. and G Rush delivers a great performance
Published 22 days ago by Hernan Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFULLY PORTRAYED
This is a heart-warming true story and the actors portrayed the characters beautifully. It is entertaining yet informative. It is a special film.
Published 2 months ago by LynnetteLorraine
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Fantastic
This film is wonderful. The music is inspiring and Geoffrey Rush is fantastic in it. This is a must see.
Published 3 months ago by Maggie Smyth
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This is my favourite film
This is my favourite film and as such I can not say anything wrong about it. If you haven't seen it buy it. Perfect gift too
Published 4 months ago by Attila Szabo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shine within
Touching and encouraging... You will cry and you will laugh.... Never is too late to fulfil our dreams.
One of the best films I've ever seen! Great casting and production.
One of the best films I've ever seen! Great casting and production.
Published 4 months ago by Mikaela
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Shine
The most beautiful, moving true story with exquisite music throughout. I will never tire of this film and will watch it again and again.
Published 5 months ago by emma chamberlain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music and Humanity anyone?
This film is a testament to the all healing power of Love and Music. Watch it now!!! And then watch it again & again & again.....you get message!
Published 5 months ago by Matthew Willoughby
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Shiningly brilliant
I never realised how complicated and brilliant Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto was until I saw this film. Read more
Published 9 months ago by lycidas
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~>>Blu-ray Edition Review<<~
Countless people have already discussed the story of the film itself. This review is strictly for the quality of the Blu-ray Edition. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gábriel Priòre
3.0 out of 5 stars
Shine
I really enjoyed this film and the acting by Geoffrey Rush was outstanding. A true story and all about musical talent and mental health. Highly recommended.
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. E. Eve
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