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TimSep 24, 2007

Certain publications like Spin Magazine have the nerve to call the Frames Coldplay knockoffs despite the fact that they had been releasing records 10 years before Coldplay. That doesn't matter, when Mr. Hansard is holding up his Oscar Certain publications like Spin Magazine have the nerve to call the Frames Coldplay knockoffs despite the fact that they had been releasing records 10 years before Coldplay. That doesn't matter, when Mr. Hansard is holding up his Oscar for Song of the Year we know exactly where he's going to shove that Oscar. Freakin amazing. Glen has the world in his grasp. From greatest live band in the world to greatest musical film of our era. Wait to go. Eat Your heart out Almost Famous.… Expand

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RobertW.Sep 22, 2007

There are only two movies this year that I haven't enjoyed to a certain extent. This was one of them. I'm sure it will be nominated and possibly win for Best Original Screenplay, but there was no screenplay. Just songs being played There are only two movies this year that I haven't enjoyed to a certain extent. This was one of them. I'm sure it will be nominated and possibly win for Best Original Screenplay, but there was no screenplay. Just songs being played interminably. Still, I would rather have listened to the music than had the silly story that went along with it. This movie is not the reason I go to movies.… Expand

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NikkiI.Sep 17, 2007

Just a good movie that makes you feel all warm and happy inside! Nothing really happens in the movie, yet everything happens at the same time! Definitely a must see!

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KirstenCSep 15, 2007

I liked the movie somewhat--did find the story a little forced and the repetitiveness of the music annoying....the male character drove me crazy and couldn't help thinking that if the Eastern European girl ended up with with him, their I liked the movie somewhat--did find the story a little forced and the repetitiveness of the music annoying....the male character drove me crazy and couldn't help thinking that if the Eastern European girl ended up with with him, their relationship would always be centered around him, his life, his career, etc...other than the nice gesture at the end, it was all about him.… Expand

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EllenO.Sep 6, 2007

I liked the opening. I liked her a lot and wouldn't have watched the whole film if she hadn't have been in it. I got sick of hearing the same song over and over. I hated the camera work. I found him tedious. I found the storyline I liked the opening. I liked her a lot and wouldn't have watched the whole film if she hadn't have been in it. I got sick of hearing the same song over and over. I hated the camera work. I found him tedious. I found the storyline severely lacking. And although the characters in the movie thought the music brilliant, I didn't.… Expand

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JonathanG.Sep 3, 2007

Never have I become so emotionally invested in a film. I enjoyed every minute of it. Never dull, never slow, always beautiful. I felt like I got to know "Guy" and "Girl" on very deep levels as people, not actors. The music is haunting and Never have I become so emotionally invested in a film. I enjoyed every minute of it. Never dull, never slow, always beautiful. I felt like I got to know "Guy" and "Girl" on very deep levels as people, not actors. The music is haunting and hard to forget. Highly, highly recommended to anyone with a heart.… Expand

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PinH.Aug 29, 2007

Possibly my new "favorite movie of all time." I've seen it four times and will buy it as soon as it's available on DVD. Bittersweet, yet heartwarming, and real. Don't miss it.

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CubeAug 28, 2007

I give it an 8 not because I did not thoroughly enjoy it but because a 10 really means a perfect movie. It was not perfect or flawless, I just thought it was exceptionally good. I enjoyed the music. Some complained that it was too coldplay, I give it an 8 not because I did not thoroughly enjoy it but because a 10 really means a perfect movie. It was not perfect or flawless, I just thought it was exceptionally good. I enjoyed the music. Some complained that it was too coldplay, (check it out my friends the frames were way before Coldplay so actually Coldplay sounds like this guy). And as for it being like David Grey, its just a movie, let it go. The movie does move slowly along but that does not mean its bad. There is little dialogue but I think what is said is sufficient. The fact that they had no names I thought was great and really allowed the story to be more dynamic. Finally to all those haters who do not understand the ending I feel sorry for you. They were in love, but not with each other! It ended perfectly! Finally a movie about true responsibility and love! Not some lame Bridget Jones shmoozy falsified love story that perpetuates fantasies and adulterous thoughts.… Expand

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10

JasonS.Aug 21, 2007

A wonderful movie that captures the whimsy of life.

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JenLoveAug 15, 2007

"Actually, Jen L., it was 88 minutes. What film did you see or do you like to give negative ratings when everyone else is positive?"--Ah, it must have felt like two hours, because, as others have said, the songs make the film drag on. I saw"Actually, Jen L., it was 88 minutes. What film did you see or do you like to give negative ratings when everyone else is positive?"--Ah, it must have felt like two hours, because, as others have said, the songs make the film drag on. I saw the same film, and everyone is not positive. Just look around. Other people have pointed out the same flaws in this little vanity project.… Expand

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10

MattAAug 14, 2007

An unconventional love story. It flowed very well, and the songs added much depth and tenderness to each of the main characters. The emotions seemed real with an outcome that was as practical and realistic as it should have been. A simple An unconventional love story. It flowed very well, and the songs added much depth and tenderness to each of the main characters. The emotions seemed real with an outcome that was as practical and realistic as it should have been. A simple film, with a whole lot heart than any other movie.… Expand

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KathySAug 6, 2007

Low-key, enjoyable, charming. I left the theatre and immediately went in search of the CD. Wound up buying it for less on I-Tunes. A word of caution: After reading all the glowing reviews, don't go in expecting to be blown away as if Low-key, enjoyable, charming. I left the theatre and immediately went in search of the CD. Wound up buying it for less on I-Tunes. A word of caution: After reading all the glowing reviews, don't go in expecting to be blown away as if this were some major blockbuster. It's just a good little movie and well worth your time.… Expand

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thecriticsAug 5, 2007

The music in this movie is fantastic. The way he sings, it really makes you feel what he is feeling at that time. It is a small scale irish love story that may surprise you.

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CLJul 31, 2007

Beautiful movie with good intentions. Songs were perfect for the movie. Its nice to see a genuine movie that is not contaminated with Hollywood BS. The LOVE story was truly there. I'm happy with the ending.

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ChadSJul 30, 2007

Digital video is often used by default, as an answered prayer to the economical wall that had previously stood between the filmmaker and his/her celluloid dream. But here, it makes intellectual sense that "Once" should be shot on digital Digital video is often used by default, as an answered prayer to the economical wall that had previously stood between the filmmaker and his/her celluloid dream. But here, it makes intellectual sense that "Once" should be shot on digital video; after all, a street musician is the very embodiment of the DIY spirit. "Once" looks right, a little amateurish(this filmmaker is not as accomplished as The Dardenne Brothers), but just like good indie-rock, the reduced budget and professional know-how are nullified by a suffusion of organic emotion that you can't get from a mainstream product. "Once" achieves a tone that's seemingly impossible; it's diabetic-sweet without making you want to drink a lot of water. It's absolutely how this budding couple's love never truly breaks free from the abstract. "Once" is a gem; every song, a ruby.… Expand

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DanBJul 29, 2007

This movie moved me in a magical way and I am seldom moved this way. Do not miss this movie. Footnote: I find it ironic to see a reviewer like Jen L. who gave it a 2 commenting it was a 120 minute film. Actually, Jen L., it was 88 minutes. This movie moved me in a magical way and I am seldom moved this way. Do not miss this movie. Footnote: I find it ironic to see a reviewer like Jen L. who gave it a 2 commenting it was a 120 minute film. Actually, Jen L., it was 88 minutes. What film did you see or do you like to give negative ratings when everyone else is positive?… Expand

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katJul 28, 2007

This was a sweet, romantic film. But I think some here have gotten carried away with the enthusiastic reviews. I fear it will raise expectations and result in a backlash. The story was a great little snapshot into the characters' lives. This was a sweet, romantic film. But I think some here have gotten carried away with the enthusiastic reviews. I fear it will raise expectations and result in a backlash. The story was a great little snapshot into the characters' lives. There's not a lot of dialogue, but if you aren't familiar with an Irish accent it may be hard to understand (just guessing here though, I understood OK.) The songs are nice, but a couple of times both my husband and I thought they went on too long and slowed down the movie. I understand people are tired of typical Hollywood films, but this film wasn't perfect either, but it was a pleasant way to spend a Saturday afteroon.… Expand

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DominicBJul 26, 2007

Perfectly magical and magically perfect....I haven't seen a better film this year.

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emilybJul 22, 2007

No violence, just a sweet love story with a great soundtrack.

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KeithJul 21, 2007

Charming, lovely, just about perfect. It's a movie other filmmakers SHOULD see, not because others need to make movies like this necessarily. But there are lessons here. After seeing it, I thought about all the movies I've seen Charming, lovely, just about perfect. It's a movie other filmmakers SHOULD see, not because others need to make movies like this necessarily. But there are lessons here. After seeing it, I thought about all the movies I've seen that have bent over backwards with money, big names, contrivances of all kinds to be romantic. This film is a lesson about how little it really takes to tell a wonderful, sincere story that is also romantic. As for the negative criticisms, I tend to ignore them. Every time a movie comes along that gets almost universally positive reviews, there are always those who protest simply because they think it makes them sound smarter. It doesn't. It just makes you sound like you have bad taste. Congrats to all involved with the movie. Lovely story with music I'll remember for a long time.… Expand

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FilmfanJul 20, 2007

Thoroughly charming film, all the more attractive because it is delivers a simple story. Has heart and guts and does not need to apologize for its small budget. Well done!

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markJul 20, 2007

it's very difficult to create genuine and big emotion out of such small moments in a film. but once probably does it better than any movie I've ever seen with the possible exception of 'eternal sunshine of the spotless it's very difficult to create genuine and big emotion out of such small moments in a film. but once probably does it better than any movie I've ever seen with the possible exception of 'eternal sunshine of the spotless mind.' and, as a musician i can tell you that there was not one single false note in the songs, or the depiction of the emotional journey that is writing and recording music. no film has ever so successfully captured that very daunting and naked process that can devastate your self-esteem. which is why people often fall in love when making music together. it requires honesty, humility and vulnerability, without somehow losing your integrity. that's what 'once' is about. and for the first time, i truly cannot even fathom the people here who've given this less than a five rating. to those people: at exactly what point in your life was your heart surgically removed?… Expand

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JW.Jul 17, 2007

This movie had all the best intentions and deserves credit if only for crafting a heartwarming story on such a small budget with very clever direction. My main problems with it are that it's overly sentimental to a fault and that the This movie had all the best intentions and deserves credit if only for crafting a heartwarming story on such a small budget with very clever direction. My main problems with it are that it's overly sentimental to a fault and that the music is so very, er, how do I put this... Coldplay. And I don't mean that in a good way.… Expand

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DavidB.Jul 15, 2007

Great Movie! Am shocked to see the negative criticism. Sometimes people simply refuse to to admit they like something out of fear of following. I have a friend who is a film maker too, and I am sure he would appreciate this movie. Remember, Great Movie! Am shocked to see the negative criticism. Sometimes people simply refuse to to admit they like something out of fear of following. I have a friend who is a film maker too, and I am sure he would appreciate this movie. Remember, these are musicians, not actors.… Expand

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ColinQJul 14, 2007

A wonderful warm movie for people with warm hearts. Those nitpicking it probably are single, bitter men who not only don't get love, because they're so dense and dour literally can't get love.

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MichaelSJul 13, 2007

For a movie that cost 1/1000th (literally) of Transformers to make, it has a million times the heart and soul and sticking power. A month after I saw it, I heard one of the songs on the radio and I was taken instantly back to that amazing For a movie that cost 1/1000th (literally) of Transformers to make, it has a million times the heart and soul and sticking power. A month after I saw it, I heard one of the songs on the radio and I was taken instantly back to that amazing scene in the piano shop and I started to tear up. An amazing film.… Expand

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TomWJul 10, 2007

Totally agree with negative reviews. How did this get such great reviews/ It wasn't terrible, but it offered so little. It wasn't touching, romantic, well written, or well directed. The music was fine enough, but that just makes it Totally agree with negative reviews. How did this get such great reviews/ It wasn't terrible, but it offered so little. It wasn't touching, romantic, well written, or well directed. The music was fine enough, but that just makes it feel like a documentary on David Gray.… Expand

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MickVVJul 10, 2007

Well, the opinions are certainly split here. The truth is that those who don't like "Once" aren't reacting against the fact that it's a small independent film. Many small independents can be annoying, I agree. But this one Well, the opinions are certainly split here. The truth is that those who don't like "Once" aren't reacting against the fact that it's a small independent film. Many small independents can be annoying, I agree. But this one isn't. It's authetic and unpretentious. No, what those few ones and zeroes are reacting against is the unabashed romanticism of the film. And for that reaction you really have to pity them. And as to the "filmmaker" who thought it was terrible. Pretty safe to say he doesn't have a clue. I mean even if he didn't like it, any artist couldn't help but see the merit in "Once." Absolutely great film.… Expand

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TomPJul 10, 2007

I agree with Bob W. I walked out of this film. Banal music, nauseatingly shaky camera work, irritating male character. The people I was with, one of whom is a filmmaker, also thought it was terrible. What do people see in this film?

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KarenG.Jul 10, 2007

Effortless with an incredible score and natural performances by it's non actor actors. Love it. Not one false note. If you don't go see this movie you really are missing out.

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KBJul 9, 2007

Beautiful Movie in itself, from the music to the amazing acting from one amateur and one fresh actor is amazing, i wouldn't think it was Oscar potential for acting, but golden globes, this movie is going to get every musical category, Beautiful Movie in itself, from the music to the amazing acting from one amateur and one fresh actor is amazing, i wouldn't think it was Oscar potential for acting, but golden globes, this movie is going to get every musical category, well done, just well done.… Expand

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FranklinHJul 9, 2007

The music sucks. Maybe if you really like derivative-folk-rock-david gray rip off ballads you'll like the music. What little story there is is linear and uninteresting. There is a pathetic attempt at some kind of climax that The music sucks. Maybe if you really like derivative-folk-rock-david gray rip off ballads you'll like the music. What little story there is is linear and uninteresting. There is a pathetic attempt at some kind of climax that doesn't pay off bc it's never earned and we have no reason to care for these characters and their relationship whatsoever. Once, was one time too many. BOOM!… Expand

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JackF.Jul 8, 2007

?The reviews are accurate. Great antidote to typical glossy Hollywood love stories.

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BobW.Jul 5, 2007

I would vote zero except that I am not sure my vote would be counted. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If I could pick one word to describe it, it would be "annoying" The grainy photography gets annoying, his voice gets I would vote zero except that I am not sure my vote would be counted. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If I could pick one word to describe it, it would be "annoying" The grainy photography gets annoying, his voice gets annoying, the little turns that appear and go nowhere get annoying, and the fact that nothing is resolved between the guy, his girlfriend and his new found songwriter gets annoying. I simply can't understand the high ratings for this movie. I am not an unsophisticated moviegoer. I like offbeat movies, and artsy movies, but this one is not artsy, and it certainly is way offbeat. It is so offbeat that it totally misses the mark.… Expand

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KevinR.Jun 29, 2007

Sometimes a movie can be great when it just introduces you to characters who are nice, sweet, believable and incredibly talented. The great thing about this movie is that you feel like you've gotten to know some friends.

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DeniseD.Jun 29, 2007

A bravely focused film. Musicians and the lives they lead -- their music, heartbreak, frustrations, camaraderie, struggling-artist lifestyle, and return always to music again. Woven together with a love story of mutual appreciation and A bravely focused film. Musicians and the lives they lead -- their music, heartbreak, frustrations, camaraderie, struggling-artist lifestyle, and return always to music again. Woven together with a love story of mutual appreciation and kind-hearted respect... how rare is that! Sweet and subtle and satisfying to the soul. (I have to say to the very few low-score givers who "just don't get it" -- where is your inner poetry? I fear that growing up on a diet of action films and cartoons has stunted your artistic soul. You have my sympathies (as does your significant other.)… Expand

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AndrewK.Jun 27, 2007

Wow. What can I say about this movie that hasn't already been said. Anyone who didn't like the movie just doesn't get it. And if you would use characters from Garden State as something to strive for, you have no idea what a Wow. What can I say about this movie that hasn't already been said. Anyone who didn't like the movie just doesn't get it. And if you would use characters from Garden State as something to strive for, you have no idea what a good character is. The music is amazing. The acting is imperceptible. Marketa Irglova does not pale in comparison at all to her costars, as one reviewer suggests. This film is musical, but it's not a "musical." It flows like real life. Not the type of film that immediately hits you as being "great." It's the kind of "great" that sneaks up on you.… Expand

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BillyS.Jun 27, 2007

Once is a small, simple no-frills movie, it also happens to be simply Brilliant. Its simplicity is overwhelming and beautifully honest. Once is the best, most touching film I've seen this year and the best movie musical since "All That Once is a small, simple no-frills movie, it also happens to be simply Brilliant. Its simplicity is overwhelming and beautifully honest. Once is the best, most touching film I've seen this year and the best movie musical since "All That Jazz". If you're lucky enough to get it on one screen in your town, make the trip, you won't regret it!!… Expand

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ErikH.Jun 27, 2007

When I went to see this film, I was pleasantly surprised by how many people were in the theater. Who in their right mind would choose to see a small film about two people rediscovering themselves and inspiring each other to achieve things When I went to see this film, I was pleasantly surprised by how many people were in the theater. Who in their right mind would choose to see a small film about two people rediscovering themselves and inspiring each other to achieve things that they were incapable of previously. After all summer is a time for Ogres and Pirates, right? With a good mix of humor, wit, a bitter-sweet love story and incredible music, this film is a rare gem that has the power to inpire its audience. The main characters exude passion towards their music as they find a temporary reprieve from their troubled lives. Over a week they build something that will change each of their lives forever. I was not surprised that many of the people in the theater couldn't grasp the extent of what they had just experienced as they left the theater. The transformation/journey that these characters go through is an experience that anyone in life would be lucky to have, once.… Expand

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GailO.Jun 26, 2007

This film captures the feeling of falling in love unlike any other. The secret of success lies in the credibility of the actors, in the focus on the most relevant and telling tender elements of the best of human nature in the simple moments This film captures the feeling of falling in love unlike any other. The secret of success lies in the credibility of the actors, in the focus on the most relevant and telling tender elements of the best of human nature in the simple moments in life that mean the most and the phenomenal music. Carney has created magic in his understanding of how to capture the most realistic and beautiful aspects of the art of creation and the creation of art. The best creation is the highest level of communication through a story of those who conquer the traps the limit communication. It is the haunting music and sincerity of an uplifting message that stays with us long after the credits roll. This is a work of genius on many levels.… Expand

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RickT.Jun 26, 2007

I, too, read all of these raving good reviews and went "what the F*ck?". This is a sloppy cute film that teases you for 120 minutes that there's a love story or something going on. As for cinematography, the guys hair color changes in I, too, read all of these raving good reviews and went "what the F*ck?". This is a sloppy cute film that teases you for 120 minutes that there's a love story or something going on. As for cinematography, the guys hair color changes in mid-scene and more often than Madonna's. This movie goes absolutely nowhere and has implied sexual tension that fizzles out with nary a whimper. How can you play the same songs 2-3 times in a single movie? My 10 yr old daughter's 3 minute original film had a wider array of music.… Expand

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RobbotheYobboJun 24, 2007

This movie really got to me quickly. It packs an emotional wallop, and the songs are what deliver it. The songs in this film are perfect. Most musicals have a few numbers where you just want them to be over so the plot can pick up again. But This movie really got to me quickly. It packs an emotional wallop, and the songs are what deliver it. The songs in this film are perfect. Most musicals have a few numbers where you just want them to be over so the plot can pick up again. But in Once, the songs are the plot and they are the highlight of the film (which *is* well acted). The trick of this film is that it lets us imagine that, like these two seemingly ordinary people, we have within us the ability to express our own experiences of love and loss as beautifully as the leads in the film do. This is easily the most powerful film experience I've had this year. Go see it!… Expand

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MaciekK.Jun 22, 2007

A sweet and lovely film. The characters are so genuine and real. The realism is almost like a documentary....in the best sense. Real life with all its ambiguities and vicissitudes, and a song and music score that evokes yearning, joy, and A sweet and lovely film. The characters are so genuine and real. The realism is almost like a documentary....in the best sense. Real life with all its ambiguities and vicissitudes, and a song and music score that evokes yearning, joy, and sorrow. The film is a tender affirmation of forebearance and generosity.… Expand

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DWillyJun 19, 2007

This movie changed my life. A classic. I got the soundtrack and just listening to it takes me back and rips me up. No one appreciates the art of acting more than I do, but I have to support their decision to use musicians who could act, This movie changed my life. A classic. I got the soundtrack and just listening to it takes me back and rips me up. No one appreciates the art of acting more than I do, but I have to support their decision to use musicians who could act, instead of visa versa, and then edit brilliantly. Wow.… Expand

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SteveH.Jun 19, 2007

Very good small budget independent film. The songs went on a bit too long but still a good film. Very nice to see a female character with brains and talent.

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GideonKJun 17, 2007

An amazing movie. The ultimate anti-Hollywood experience at its best.

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PaulK.Jun 15, 2007

Brilliant. I didn't see the ending coming and it blew me away. The best movie I've seen so far this year. See it on the big screen, before it's too late.

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G.H.Jun 15, 2007

Skip the third installment of the summer blockbusters and go see "Once." This movie will invade your head & your heart in the best ways. Beautiful, sweet film, full of surprises ~ best movie of the year so far.

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DaveL.Jun 12, 2007

Wonderful story, wonderful music. A refreshingly simple story with palpable chemistry between the 2 leads, even if the story doesn't go where you might expect.

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MaxL.Jun 12, 2007

A simple story told very well of a boy meeting a girl and their making music together at a recording studio. The music was very enjoyable and the story was heartfelt.

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GE.Jun 12, 2007

Best movie of the year. I can't get it out of my head. Fabulous and simple story. Great cast. Wonderful music. Extremely powerful.

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TacoJun 11, 2007

A very NICE movie, with some very NICE songs.

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MichaelH.Jun 11, 2007

Touching and inspiring, luscious music!

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JimSamuelsonJun 11, 2007

The language was unnecessarily crude for such a sweet story. The music was not that great, but the acting and the story made it worth NOT walking out - which was our initial reaction in the first five minutes. We stayed and our score wentThe language was unnecessarily crude for such a sweet story. The music was not that great, but the acting and the story made it worth NOT walking out - which was our initial reaction in the first five minutes. We stayed and our score went from an initial 1- up to a 5.… Expand

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JayK.Jun 9, 2007

Beautiful, heartfelt movie. I think the music was among the best the singer/songwriter genre produces (backhanded complement), and certainly better than I've come to expect from a musical or a guy on a guitar. I like the main Beautiful, heartfelt movie. I think the music was among the best the singer/songwriter genre produces (backhanded complement), and certainly better than I've come to expect from a musical or a guy on a guitar. I like the main characters, the feel, and the evolution of their relationship.d… Expand

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ScottG.Jun 9, 2007

It's rare when my wife and I agree on a movie. We went to see this on a whim, knowing nothing about it. Both agreed, best movie we've seen this year. After wasting my time seeing Spiderman 3 and Pirates 3 over the last few It's rare when my wife and I agree on a movie. We went to see this on a whim, knowing nothing about it. Both agreed, best movie we've seen this year. After wasting my time seeing Spiderman 3 and Pirates 3 over the last few weekends, it was great to see a simple story well-told with great performances and so much heart.… Expand

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MikeM.Jun 6, 2007

All of my instincts tell me not to hype this movie because it's the kind of small film that may crumble under the weight of someone's high expectations, but as its characters might say in a charming Irish brogue or beautiful Czech All of my instincts tell me not to hype this movie because it's the kind of small film that may crumble under the weight of someone's high expectations, but as its characters might say in a charming Irish brogue or beautiful Czech sneer, f.ck all that. Every review I've read has contained some variation of the phrase "This is the musical for people who hate musicals" but more accurately, I'll say this is the musical for people who generally hate musicals because they so desperately want to love musicals. (In case you don't know, that's me.) It's 'gritty' and 'realistic' but also an amazing fairy tale. It's 88 minutes that capture more truth and pain about love and the creative process than any movie I've maybe ever seen, yet it's a fantasy anyone with a soul hopes might happen to them. To say much more would cheapen it. See this movie.… Expand

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JenL.Jun 4, 2007

The plot of the 120 minute film goes absolutely nowhere and amounts to nothing, much like the typical singer/songwriter songs that fill out the running time. Worse still, all the people falling over these simple songs like he's the next The plot of the 120 minute film goes absolutely nowhere and amounts to nothing, much like the typical singer/songwriter songs that fill out the running time. Worse still, all the people falling over these simple songs like he's the next Bob Dylan makes this seem like nothing more than a vanity project. The movie is also filmed in a very jerky manner that made many of the older people in the audience sick. Avoid at all costs.… Expand

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BobB.Jun 3, 2007

Amazing cinema. Music & actors fantastic & fresh. I cried 5 times!

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BlancoA.Jun 3, 2007

Brilliance.

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DougD.Jun 2, 2007

I'm completely baffled by the fellow reviews on this site. You must consider this movie a musical if you want to take its reviews seriously, because the plot moves at such a snail's pace that it's hard to become engaged at all I'm completely baffled by the fellow reviews on this site. You must consider this movie a musical if you want to take its reviews seriously, because the plot moves at such a snail's pace that it's hard to become engaged at all with this movie. Not until the halfway point do the two lead's finally start to gel a bit (along with the first plot revelation). We are supposed to find the Czech immigrant's willingness to drag a vaccum cleaner around Dublin as well as her poor fashion sense as cute and endearing, but it felt forced by Carney in my opinion, like a poor man's Sam from Garden State. I feel that musicians will feel much more positively about this movie than I did, and that it must deliver something to them that it didn't bring to me. If that's the case, then may they enjoy it, because personally I haven't felt this lost at a movie since "My Summer of Love," another highly praised movie that I walked away from wondering what I missed.… Expand

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BruceS.Jun 1, 2007

This little Irish item is the best Irish film since the commitments and maybe better. A terrific chick Flick, in the best sense of the phrase. The chemistry and music are 'spot on;!

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10

ChrisB.May 31, 2007

Fantastic film. It captures the magic and of performing music with people. Do not miss!

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KevinMay 26, 2007

Quite possibly the best Movie about music in at least a decade. This film is so refreshing in it's handling of the musical genre, This film is so anti-Hollywood, all I could do was stand up and cheer on it's splendid, beautifully Quite possibly the best Movie about music in at least a decade. This film is so refreshing in it's handling of the musical genre, This film is so anti-Hollywood, all I could do was stand up and cheer on it's splendid, beautifully sad, artistic statement.… Expand

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10

ScottY.May 26, 2007

Most satisfying movie in a while. Great music with great cast. Could not have been made by Hollywood.

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ChaseMay 25, 2007

The only reason to see this is for the music. Frankly, I've seen better stories in concert films. I went expecting to see a Musical, meaning something where the music is used to tell the story, but that's not really what's The only reason to see this is for the music. Frankly, I've seen better stories in concert films. I went expecting to see a Musical, meaning something where the music is used to tell the story, but that's not really what's going on here. In this movie, the characters are composers and performers and the music is what they do, all out of proportion to telling a story. This is more like watching a CD with brief narrative interludes.… Expand

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PaulD.May 20, 2007

Wonderful, irresistible movie with engaging, attractive leads that you root for. Someone described it as a "musical for the art house crowd", and this is probably a fair assessment, since it's light years away from big hollywood Wonderful, irresistible movie with engaging, attractive leads that you root for. Someone described it as a "musical for the art house crowd", and this is probably a fair assessment, since it's light years away from big hollywood musicals. Here, the songs seem like a natural part of the story and describe better than any dialogue, what the characters are feeling. And it's refreshing to see a movie where none of the main characters have cell phones! Touching and moving without being sentimental or syrupy. I saw this in the Talk Cinema series where the movie is discussed after the viewing. There is one scene where the [***SPOILER***] boy has found out that the girl is married and asks her if she loves her husband. She reponds in Czech and doesn't translate. What she said, according to a member of the audience who speaks Czech, was "No, I love you." See this, you won't regret it.… Expand

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MarekI.May 20, 2007

Just pure beauty.

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NormanMay 17, 2007

Shot for $150,000, this film should be an inspiration to independent filmmakers everywhere -- that personal films, about people, can be made on a low budget without car crashes and big stars. It's fantastic.

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