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Shine, 1996

Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl

Directed by: Scott Hicks

Written by: Scott Hicks

Language: English

Country: Australia

Runtime: 105 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:7.6

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Shine can be described as uplifting, feel good, and sincere. The plot revolves around a prodigy, mental instability, and the life of a musician. The main genres are drama and independent. In approach, Shine is serious and realistic. The soundtrack is classical. It is drawn from a biography and originally a true story. Shine has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner, an Oscar winner, and critically acclaimed. Note that it involves brief nudity.

Summary of Shine

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.

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Language:	English
Country:	Australia
Release date:	21 January 1996
Runtime:	105 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Geoffrey Rush for Best Actor at the 1996 Academy Awards

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Geoffrey Rush

as David Helfgott - Adult

Armin Mueller-Stahl

as Peter

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Variety

An unconventional biopic about a brilliant young pianist. Full Review

San Francisco Chronicle

Delivers a full emotional palette without undue sentimentalizing. Full Review

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by: Edward Guthmann

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Shine shines!

The story of David Helfgott is supurbly portrayed in this film. The acting makes you believe that you're actually inside the story and the music easily transports you to another place. Because of the harsh family drama that comes in the wake of the... Read and rate it

02.November.2008
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by: Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart rated this movie0/10

shine

this is a really emotional film. i loved the story of the mentally unstable prodigy, and geoffry rush's acting is absolutly superb. watch this movie with the constant reminder that your eyes won't stay dry for long. Read and rate it

05.October.2008
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by: may.graff
may.graff rated this movie8/10Great

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