As befits the subject, with his taste for the romantic repertoire, Shine' is not afraid of stirring up big emotions. It earns them honorably.

| Feb 26, 2018

Shine beams with warmth, sensitivity, and fine taste, but some of that illumination is the work of our own reflector lamps.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 7, 2011

[Helfgott's] extraordinary life is intelligently charted here, and the three actors who play him at different stages are all exceptional.

Full Review | Oct 18, 2008

Compassionate, deft, unsentimental, inspirational.

| Jun 24, 2006

Inspired by the real story of classical pianist David Helfgott, "Shine" re-creates that emotionally piercing story, note by memorable note.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 22, 2002

| Original Score: 5/5 | Feb 14, 2001

His life story is not exactly as it is shown here, but close enough, I gather, for us to marvel at the way the human spirit can try to heal itself.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Shine has a story to reckon with and powerhouse male performances.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 1, 2000

If, at times, Shine's luster reveals more elbow grease than internal radiance, the movie is still a moving tribute to the human capacity to overcome all odds.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 1, 2000