Review of Once (2007) by Josh H — 14 Feb 2013

Mind-bendingly good. Brilliant soundtrack.

This review of Once (2007) was written by Josh H on 14 Feb 2013.

Once has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ken Fox (1,094) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 23 May 2016

Focusing strictly on stripped-down performances of great music and the charming chemistry between the two leads, it's a perfectly realized…

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By Johann M (432) on 21 Jul 2018

A lovely modern-day musical about a street performer and an immigrant in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love…

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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 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 Greg R (1,187) on 26 Apr 2017

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 Jerry L (112) on 13 Jul 2017

I love this like I love Rick Linklater's Before Sunrise and the other 2 sequels. Life, love, music... everything is almost perfect…

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By Emile H (131) on 26 Sep 2016

Since the first listen of Falling Slowly, I knew I was going to fall in love with this film instantly…

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By Kurtiss K (105) on 20 May 2016

A simple, but poignant film about love and music, Once is intimately directed by John Carney and features an emotional soundtrack written and…

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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 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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