August Rush (U)

August Rush has all the elements one seeks in a fairytale: the princess (Lyla), the prince (Lewis), the evil guardsman (her father), the tower (her father’s protectiveness), lost love, lost dreams, and the chance for reunion and redemption. While performing in New York, Lyla hooks up at a party with the lead singer in a band. Apparently, the evening is memorable and life-changing for both parties that results in Lyla’s pregnancy. Eleven years later: everything’s magical. Lyla’s father confesses what he did, and Lyla goes on a frantic search for her son. Suddenly both parents want to play music again. Lyla picks up her cello; Lewis contacts his band, winning them over with his Lyla-influenced love song. Lyla decides to play a concert in Central Park, while Lewis and the band book a gig at Irving Plaza in Manhattan. And he happens to be getting ready for his concert debut - in Central Park. August Rush runs away to Times Square amidst the symphony of musical city sounds. The cacophony of millions of people, clashes, grinding, and motors aplenty makes the music for him.