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BrianMcCriticJul 27, 2016

A film you just can't help fall in love with. John Carney really gets this genre. The way he takes this young man's journey and ties it into this band is incredible. A real must see film. A

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RAISEDbyWOLVESMay 24, 2016

John Carney has directed 3 films about music. ONCE which was turned into a Broadway show, BEGIN AGAIN, and SING STREET.
This could be a prequel to ONCE, as there seems to be an element of truth to all the films. A teenage boy Conor isJohn Carney has directed 3 films about music. ONCE which was turned into a Broadway show, BEGIN AGAIN, and SING STREET.
This could be a prequel to ONCE, as there seems to be an element of truth to all the films. A teenage boy Conor is enrolled in a new school(this is Ireland in the '80s) because his parents are breaking up and can't afford to send him to his current school. He meets a girl a bit older than himself and trying to impress her, asks if she would like to be in a video with his band. When she says 'Yes', he then has to recruit kids from his new school to form a band.
Another element of the film is the relationship Conor has with his older slacker brother Brendan, who wanted to be a musician but his mother wouldn't let him leave home, and Brendan backs Conor's attempt to get the girl,Raphina, and take the path he was unable to in his youth.… Expand

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FabriccioOct 22, 2016

It's even difficult to find a satisfying way to describe how beautiful this film is. The music gets you, the message is clear and efficiently delivered.

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JonZsuJul 6, 2016

Sing Street is a song that celebrates the youth, dream and the purest teenage love. You danced as you were floating in the fine tunes and lyrics that are absolutely beautiful and smart. When the song and dance ended with a note that wasSing Street is a song that celebrates the youth, dream and the purest teenage love. You danced as you were floating in the fine tunes and lyrics that are absolutely beautiful and smart. When the song and dance ended with a note that was perfectly sweeter than bitter, you realize that you've grown up a little bit again.… Expand

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FreedoctorJul 31, 2016

This movie is written for those who still have an imagination, It's not about explosions and far away places with exotic settings that create imagery for us. Sing Street is a simple movie with very little distraction, It;s written in the timeThis movie is written for those who still have an imagination, It's not about explosions and far away places with exotic settings that create imagery for us. Sing Street is a simple movie with very little distraction, It;s written in the time of the 80's. No cell phones, no internet and no artificial substance. A movie for the modern romantic that will definitively make those shine that are dreaming of something better. A rare find,… Expand

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TVJerryMay 14, 2016

Writer/director John Carney has previously helmed 2 films about musicians and their creative process ("Once" & "Begin Again"). This one revolves around a young teen in 80s Dublin who forms a band to impress a girl. The resulting group ofWriter/director John Carney has previously helmed 2 films about musicians and their creative process ("Once" & "Begin Again"). This one revolves around a young teen in 80s Dublin who forms a band to impress a girl. The resulting group of misfits is cute in their awkward innocence, while the period style and music pervade the film's atmosphere. The band performs a number of original songs (by Carney) that prove to be catchy pop fun. In addition to the musical treats, it's a truly sweet story of a young man's efforts to express himself and his love. Sure, you can bask in the nostalgia of MTV's early days, but you'll also find yourself charmed by the film's buoyant youthful optimism.… Expand

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SpangleAug 12, 2016

A thoroughly delightful viewing experience, Sing Street is a sweet, melodic, and truly charming film. Flush to the brim with truly fantastic music that sweeps you up in its essence, Sing Street is the definition of movie magic. Its plot andA thoroughly delightful viewing experience, Sing Street is a sweet, melodic, and truly charming film. Flush to the brim with truly fantastic music that sweeps you up in its essence, Sing Street is the definition of movie magic. Its plot and characters can be quite cliche, but the magic and feeling it gives you is anything but. Instead, Sing Street's typical plot is anything but a problem, instead it simply serves as the foundation for a film that will make you fall in love with watching the film and the characters. The characters are also very well-written, multi-dimensional human beings facing real problems (divorce namely). The film's approach to their real problems is most certainly incredibly relatable and hits home. Aside from the music, the comedy in the film is also quite strong with many lines causing me to actually laugh out loud, which is a rarity nowadays. Overall, Sing Street is a charmer that really sweeps you up in its magic and should please crowds of all ages.… Expand

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LeZeeAug 17, 2016

Back to the 80s with rock and roll and romance.

I seriously thought this might be an overrated film. I knew it was too early to judge it, so I was not expecting anything extraordinary and then it struck me with its progress, I was cleanBack to the 80s with rock and roll and romance.

I seriously thought this might be an overrated film. I knew it was too early to judge it, so I was not expecting anything extraordinary and then it struck me with its progress, I was clean bowled by its style and cuteness. I don't what others think, but this is John Carney's masterpiece according to me. I liked his other films, but this is something I think a perfect dose of contents. In two words to say it is a Golden Touch. I rarely like music and musical films, and it had been long since one I had enjoyed very much like this. Definitely this should be one of the top ten films of the years.

This is an Irish-British film that is set in the Dublin, 1985. It is about a high school boy named Conor, who just got transferred from a private school to a free state-run boy's school after his parents imposed a plan on the budget cut. New school and problems are ahead where he has to come out of it on his own. During getting used to it, he meets a girl who lives nearby the school and to impress her, he lies that he has a band and looking for a female singer. So then he forms one with the amateur musicians and the journey begins for these teenagers that reveals in the remaining film how long they are willing to go.

"Your problem is that you're not happy being sad. But that's what love is, Cosmo. Happy-sad."

At the end of the final scene, there is a note that says 'For brothers everywhere'. I was impressed by that, because I did not pay attention on that while watching the film. What I meant was, this is not some teenage love story, actually it was about the brothers, but overshadowed by romance theme. I recalled my memories on those parts and quickly realised the centre of the story that how it was developed. The one who played the older brother of Conor simply looked alike Seth Rogan and that is the character you have to watch out for. He's only a supporting character, but the impact was indirectly larger on the story.

Of course, falling in love might make you do crazy things, even you can become a rockstar overnight. But there's a first step for everything and it is not assured that you will be succeed by those attempts. That is where comes the experienced hand, the brother, a close friend who stood by us since our birth. It is easy to fall in love, but it is not easy to have a brother who guides us in every move on that.

In this film the sreenspace between them was very little, but that did not stop to disclose how one's inspiration that got from love to mold accurate shape and to lead the right path. I don't have any brother, but I felt how it would be to have one. So all the brothers in the world must see it, this is dedicated to them.

"It's like when you don't know someone, they are more interesting. They can be anything you want them to be. But when you know them, there's limits to them."

I did not grow up in the 80s, but was very close to it and I know how it would feel to be born in that generation. Jeans, thick hair and curls, everybody was so thin, weird make-ups with strong eyeliner, big eyeglasses, cassettes, you would love this film if you remember those stuffs from your fading memories.

A very stylish music-comedy and on the romance side, this film was very cute. All the actors were brilliant, especially the lead boy whose first film was this and the girl amazing with her totally electrifying look. They both going have a great future in filmdom. Not to miss out the supporting cast who did their part so well, especially the brother I talked about in the other paragraph.

All the sound tracks were awesome. I should start adding them to my 'film songs' collection, especially 'The Riddle of the Model' which defines this title and the film's climax song 'Go Now'. So from the cast to crew, equal credits must given to the music composers and lyricists from the real 80s bands. The film had a perfect runtime, I would have had no issue if it was extended for another half an hour.

The pace of the narration always kept in a same position, but towards the final quarter it has gone up. Yes, I loved the ending, it was touching, but I don't know how to describe it, only one can experience it by himself. A film I watched without any anticipation, now it is one of my favourite films. Todays generation might take it as another rock and roll inspired theme, but only the middle aged guys and some old ones would know how to enjoy it. So don't miss it out if you are one of them.

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Brent_MarchantApr 30, 2016

A charming, funny, coming of age period piece about a hopeless romantic teen who discovers talents he never knew he had as he woos the object of his desire. This finely produced feel good offering both inspires and tugs at the heart strings,A charming, funny, coming of age period piece about a hopeless romantic teen who discovers talents he never knew he had as he woos the object of his desire. This finely produced feel good offering both inspires and tugs at the heart strings, but it successfully resists the temptation to become schmaltzy or cliched. The film also deftly spoofs the early days of music videos, mimicking their unapologetic silliness but without going over the top in doing so. To be sure, the picture could have used a bit more back story and greater character development among the supporting players, but, on balance, "Sing Street" never fails to entertain. A raucously fun time at the show.… Expand

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justwibiNov 23, 2016

this is about Live, Love & Laugh! really love the presentation. heartwarming, funny & loveable. charming cast, full of issues but very light, fun and simple. one of the best movies about music of the year!

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slant_notApr 26, 2016

Once again, the nose-in-the-air folks over at Slant miss all subtlety - not to mention being oblivious to the tenderness - of this gem of a movie. The critic accuses the director of (gasp!) "coasting on sincerity and high spirits". What aOnce again, the nose-in-the-air folks over at Slant miss all subtlety - not to mention being oblivious to the tenderness - of this gem of a movie. The critic accuses the director of (gasp!) "coasting on sincerity and high spirits". What a horrible thing to feature in a movie: sincerity and high spirits. Instead: sweetness, fun, fantasy and escapism begone! Show not your face at Slant's local movie house. Seriously, though, this is a delightful, witty, fun little movie that really does capture the times and, moreover, leaves you with a bit more hope for the human race. Not a bad way, I venture, to spend an evening with your loved one(s).… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 24, 2016

Sing Street looks great to live in not just because it's a great movie, it shows how dramatic this movie can be. Be prepared to listen to its songs though. Opinions can be opinionated.

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ZachSchellerDec 7, 2016

A charming coming-of-age film where the 1980s time period is as much a character as it is the setting. John Carney continues to blend music and reality extremely well.

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stevenkNov 19, 2016

Sing street. Great. Love the entire carney trilogy of once, begin again and now, sing street. I was just interested if anyone else made what I think was a not so subtle reference to a young Lennon McCartney connection, when the lead hooked upSing street. Great. Love the entire carney trilogy of once, begin again and now, sing street. I was just interested if anyone else made what I think was a not so subtle reference to a young Lennon McCartney connection, when the lead hooked up with his musical partner, who was a dead ringer for a young Lennon .… Expand

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BlackStarDNAug 28, 2016

This movie is a the best romance i've ever seen. it's musical it' makes you laugh it makes you cry.
and it's also historical it brings you to 30 or 40 years ago as a high school teenager.
I recommend everyone to see it.

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GMReviewsNov 24, 2016

Sing Street is an escapade into the life of a Dublin teenager, and his journey of the evolvement of him and his growing relationship with the girl he wants to start a relationship with, being the primary reason he’s started his band. However,Sing Street is an escapade into the life of a Dublin teenager, and his journey of the evolvement of him and his growing relationship with the girl he wants to start a relationship with, being the primary reason he’s started his band. However, this film injects a great amount of 80’s atmosphere into the band and provides a great sense of nostalgia with the 80’s theme, definitely making the main characters adventure, an adventure into the music industry. So, you’re not only starting to see this main character evolve in terms of understanding how music works thanks to the wisdom of his older brother, who is a fantastic character who gets just the right amount of screen time by the way. The side characters just seem there to fill in the shoes of the Sing Street band, and I wished we got to see more of them, as the story really primarily focused on the main character Connor and his want-to be girlfriend Raphina. The story moves along very well, every scene with Connor is entertaining, especially in the sense that the nostalgia in the film for people born in the 80’s gives people a sense of familiarity with the character – so when you see him succeed him in his aspirations, and see what it took to get there, it makes the film very satisfying, really adding to the feel good factor. This film was a welcome surprise and gets from me an 9/10 91%… Expand

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Gman007Dec 5, 2016

Best feel good movie you will see this year. Actually one of the most enjoyable films i have seen in years. You will be captured from opening until close. Oscar worthy soundtrack and the cast was adorable. Nailed it.

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KippermixerFeb 18, 2017

A wonderful feel good movie and that feel good feeling will stay with you for a long time. The songs are great they are upbeat, sad, hopeful a range of emotions. ´The cast is truly special and work very well together. In my opinion everyoneA wonderful feel good movie and that feel good feeling will stay with you for a long time. The songs are great they are upbeat, sad, hopeful a range of emotions. ´The cast is truly special and work very well together. In my opinion everyone just give this one a watch!… Expand

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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017

A high-flying modern musical whose ballad of reckless optimism does not come without darker undertones. And one hell of a soundtrack. It's a joyous film deserving of multiple viewings.

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khromosApr 22, 2017

This movie is a delicious experience. Smooth, fluid and full of love. The 80's is well represented everywhere. Musics, clothes, cars, etc. The idea of the main character don't bawl to the bulling guys is perfect. Sending this message I couldThis movie is a delicious experience. Smooth, fluid and full of love. The 80's is well represented everywhere. Musics, clothes, cars, etc. The idea of the main character don't bawl to the bulling guys is perfect. Sending this message I could understand that using brain is better than muscles. Which is a good message to the youth nowadays. I had been watching a lot of movies like that but this one, It took me. It literally "makes me up". for me is a big and certain 10.… Expand

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Rebecca31Apr 15, 2016

There are no adequate words to give this movie the praise it deserves. I would gladly give this 11/10 if it didn't break the rules. An absolutely amazing, funny feel good movie of the year. The songs are simply fabulous, acting to perfection,There are no adequate words to give this movie the praise it deserves. I would gladly give this 11/10 if it didn't break the rules. An absolutely amazing, funny feel good movie of the year. The songs are simply fabulous, acting to perfection, bloody brilliant. Recommended, without a doubt.… Expand

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YellowKirbyApr 18, 2016

Sing Street is one of the best Irish films ever made. While it does favour style over substance at times, and features some clichés, it makes up for this with a great cast and music.

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Eilidh2Dec 19, 2016

If you've ever seen the excellent movie "The Commitments" you don't really need to see this one. It's like an awkward tween version of that far better film. Might be suitable for middle schoolers who loved Glee, but otherwise?

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Patrick94Nov 11, 2017

Really fun movie with heart. I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It's one of the better non-musical musicals I've seen in a while. If you're a fan of 80's music (honestly, what self-respecting human being isn't) thenReally fun movie with heart. I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It's one of the better non-musical musicals I've seen in a while. If you're a fan of 80's music (honestly, what self-respecting human being isn't) then this should be a blast for you. It's innocent without being unrealistic, and realistic enough without relying on cheap Netflix style trashiness to get it's point across. Great movie… Expand

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smiyamotJul 27, 2016

I must be a stick in the mud. I thought the story line was too far out, the family situation was the only touch of reality in the movie, the rest, someone's teenage imagination of real life.

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CarFan1999Aug 12, 2016

Sing Street does carry a nice message about having optimism, has decent songs, and has a lighthearted feel- good feel to it. That's all I can say about this. That's because the the characters are not interesting, the film is overly long, theSing Street does carry a nice message about having optimism, has decent songs, and has a lighthearted feel- good feel to it. That's all I can say about this. That's because the the characters are not interesting, the film is overly long, the story is overly simplistic / unrealistic, and the whole thing is very forgettable. While it has good intentions and a nice message, this is nothing more than a glorified Hallmark movie.… Expand

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Jack97Dec 16, 2016

Familiar concept, excellent execution. Sing Street has a sweet central romance with likable characters, great performances and incredible music that's sure to stick with you and have you singing it for a long time.