- Actors: Geoffrey Rush, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Chris Haywood, Alex Rafalowicz
- Directors: Scott Hicks
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English, French
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: New Line Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 16 July 1997
- Run Time: 105 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0780619587
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 180,763 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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
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
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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Unmatched!
There is no way to overrate this film. It is absolutely brilliant, in every respect. It ought to be compulsory 'reading' in every high school and college curriculum. Read more
Published 3 months ago by henry V. (Brussels)
One of my favourite films
An absolutely AWESOME film! Moving, uplifting, heart wrenching, and entertaining. A real roller coaster ride with every single performance utterly outstanding!
Published 4 months ago by glam
Only part of a film...
There is no doubt that this is a good film. The problem here is the format offered on this DVD version. The Special Features section lists "Full Screen", but this is not correct. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dean
Brilliant Rush
True story of a brilliant Australian pianist who is pressured into a nervous breakdown but delivered by a woman's love and understanding. Wonderful music, moving and inspiring. Read more
Published 12 months ago by PIAF
Shine DVD Film
If you are into dramatic autobiograpies then this is for you.
True life stories don't come much better than this one. Well recommended.
True life stories don't come much better than this one. Well recommended.
Published 14 months ago by A G Stayte
DVD - Shine- Why buy it ?
Amazon sent the DVD quicky and efficiently as usual.
The content or story is somewhat disturbing.The outcomes of child abuse.
Very good acting. Read more
The content or story is somewhat disturbing.The outcomes of child abuse.
Very good acting. Read more
Published 14 months ago by David Wood
Shine
Although not a true account of David Helfgott, this is a really wonderful film. It makes you feel caught up in the struggle of a brilliant pianist to overcome his breakdown. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. C. Greenacre
David Helfgott Shines!
The three actors portraying David Helfgott at different stages of his life do a brilliant job. Geoffrey Rush deserves special mention though for his portrayal of the adult... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Willene
brilliant but compromised?
After watching this brilliant film for the 4th or 5th time I looked up David Helfgott on Wickipedia. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Paul Dorey
A true and moving story
A very entertaining film touching on many emotional and mental issues. I loved it first time around and will replay it many times I'm sure. Price was nice too!
Published 18 months ago by aristotle
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