Review of Sing Street (2016) by Junelkean — 08 Jul 2017
From the director who gave us “Once” and “Begin Again”, John Carney crafts the third movie in his music-based trilogy as he takes us back to 1985, when a Dublin teenager (Walsh-Peelo) forms a pop band to win the heart of an aspiring model (Boynton).
Carney exactly knows how to blend storytelling and music into his films by letting his memorable characters unleash their best versions by expression through music. His old-fashioned technique provides us a sweet and heartwarming movie which is impossible to watch without a smile in your face. It perfectly meshes coming-of-age, romance and music elements to tell a compelling story with nice dialogue.
As always, Carney's films are composed of delightful original songs: Drive It Like You Stole It and Up being two of the most stand outs.
Sing Street is also fantastically supported with period settings of blasting nostalgia to everyone who grew up in the 80s, whether the brilliant soundtrack or fashion. It serves as a homage to the pop-culture of that time and an escape to rediscover yourself through music.
John Carney crafts yet another intoxicatingly heartfelt romantic musical making Sing Street his best film, so far.
This review of Sing Street (2016) was written by Junelkean on 08 Jul 2017.
Sing Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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