Review of Once (2007) by Carrieb — 10 Nov 2008

The only thing of interest in this move is the beautiful music. But let's not judge a movie based on the soundtrack. The story is paper thin, and the weakest link is Irglova, who adds very little and is unconvincing as an actress.

All she does in the first fifteen minutes is ask a stranger multiple times about his old girlfriend. The fact that they play out entire songs that don't drive the plot is another mistake. One-dimensional characters and lack of story kill this film.

I saw Hansard & Irglova in concert and unlike the movie, didn't walk away wanting my money back.