Review of Once (2007) by Richard G — 26 Apr 2011

Surprisingly brilliant with some outstanding music!

This review of Once (2007) was written by Richard G on 26 Apr 2011.

Once has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Keith B (450) on 27 Jun 2016

So boring and amateurish I could not finish it, and the music wasn't all that great, either The voices of the two leads were unpleasant, with…

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Once doesnt plop its emotions on its characters sleeves, and it trusts us enough to leave some of the best stuff unstated…

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By Joe Morgenstern (2,395) for Wall Street Journal (3,071) on 18 Nov 2016

Once proves to be as smart and funny as it is sweet; it swirls with ambiguity and conflict beneath a simple surface…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 18 Dec 2015

Skyrocketing the career of the man who would go on to create Begin Again (2014), Once sounded like a chance to see where it all began for director…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 04 Oct 2015

I loved this movie. it was so genuine, and sweet. I got a little teary eyed multiple times during the movie…

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By Lucas O (52) on 25 Sep 2018

Nossa top dmais esse filme já quero ver dnv…

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By Yash B (980) on 11 Jan 2017

What makes John Carney's Once such a joy to watch is how beautifully simple it is…

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By Mitchell S (134) on 25 Oct 2017

Once gave what musical romantic movie should give to its audience the carried away feeling…

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By Jason C (2,488) on 07 May 2016

This little gem of a film features beautiful music, a touching plot and two super central performances…

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By Ben B (1,489) on 20 May 2016

Once is a movie where the point is to illustrate tone and convey emotion rather than tell a story; it's done beautifully…

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