Review of Once (2007) by Jason J — 07 Feb 2011
Shot in and around Dublin on a low budget, using hand held cameras, the movie has a private documentary look and feel to it. The story concerns a chance encounter between two musicians and follows them on their eventful weekend that follows.
The two main character, identified only as guy and girl, are portrayed by two real life musicians. "Once" contains some genuinely beautiful original music and songs. This movie is evidence that an inspired director and writer, are far more important to the success of a movie, than the traditional Hollywood formula of big budgets and famous actors.
By success, my meaning is, the movie tells it's story very convincingly. The two leads are excellent. Glen Hansard sings with such passion and intensity alongside Marketa Irglová's calm, laid-back demeanor that it seems like they were born to do this together.
To watch them perform is complete magic. This is a movie that anybody with a dream should see. It will inspire, uplift and encourage you. Highly recommended.
This review of Once (2007) was written by Jason J on 07 Feb 2011.
Once has generally received very positive reviews.
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