Once

Year: 2006

Grade: B

Country: Ireland

Director: Carney

Review

this movie is rated r? no sex, no violence, and only a couple of f-bombs. retarded.

it’s a charming story about a couple of musicians who find inspiration and friendship in each other. it’s a small film and the emphasis is on the characters and the process of making music. there are a couple of really good scenes surrounding the man and woman making music together. it sounds corny, but it’s well done and an organic look into personal relationships and the creative energy between them.

if you’re not into the music (rock based, singer-songwriter) then you’re probably not going to be very excited about the film. it’s being labeled as a musical, and though i wouldn’t call it one, the music is central to the story and emotion of the film. that said, no one breaks out in song with onlookers who then join in a massive dance number. a good date film.

Watched in theater