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Shine
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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for nudity/sensuality and intense thematic elements
Starring Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Noah Taylor
Inspired by the troubled but ultimately triumphant life of classical pianist David Helfgott, Shine focuses on Helfgott's painful retreat into a private world while still in his early 20's and on the brink of a glittering international career. Spanning the 1950's to the 1980's, Shine dramatizes the deeply moving way in which Helfgott, after a decade of obscurity, achieves both personal and professional fulfillment through the love and support of a remarkable woman. (Fine Line Features)
| GENRE(S): | Romance |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Scott Hicks (story)
Jan Sardi |
| DIRECTED BY: | Scott Hicks |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: July 15, 1997 Video: July 15, 1997 Theatrical: November 20, 1996 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 105 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | Australia |
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Felix Q. gave it a9:
Truly a piece of art. So many times are mentally handicapped people- whether having been born that way or later becoming so- portrayed in a very cookie cutter way. I am Sam and The Other Sister come to mind- although these two films are both great in their own respect and fulfill a very important role, Shine goes the route that desperately needed to be explored. I think one thing that sets this apart for me was the format. We don't follow the younger David only to be told *Shock!* he suffers a mental setback! We're not focusing on the fact, either. This film is about the man behind the talent, and the talent that fronts a mental ilness that proved to be David's challenge in place of possibly poverty or a physical disability. We explore the diversity of a character instead of getting pre-occupied by his set-backs. I would say, for me, this missed the 10/10 because it's so very much a product of it's time. Of course, the time stamp is inevitable, but there have been great films that have transcended that- this one did not. But still an amazing piece of art, when all is said and done.
George M. gave it a10:
Deep, full of love, perfectly acted and brings up the question: who is really insane?
trev t. gave it a10:
This film is a beautiful representation of this amazing mans life.
maria f. gave it a10:
Absolutely wonderful. I didn't want the movie (or David's playing to finish).
Pat C. gave it an 8:
A powerful expose of the livestyle of those who are talented and disciplined far beyond the context of most to comprehend. Again, as we saw in Amadeus, the gap is not that large. If it was, who would be left to appreciate the accomplishments of the gifted?
John H. gave it a 10:
Powerful performances by all.
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