This Irish drama about musicians written and directed by John Carney was a pleasant viewing and listening. On screens big and small, however, the material and music pulses with naturalism thanks to writer/director John Carney's vision and obvious love for perfect chords. Likewise, "If You Want Me," "When Your Mind's Made Up," "Lies," "Leave," and "Fallen from the Sky" also deserve such a prize which is why this rightly lauded flick got adapted into a Broadway musical.
"Falling Slowly" deserved its Oscar win for Best Song. Their heartfelt songbook echoes this sentiment tenfold.
This makes sense given the palpable affection that they give off in each scene. Writer/director John Carney presents this R-rated musical about a busker (Glen Hansard) and an immigrant (Marketa Irglova), who spend a fateful week collaborating on an album that tells their love story.īefore filming ever began, actor/musicians Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova were already romantic collaborators. And thankfully, the tunes comprise one of the loveliest soundtracks ever. Once's modern romance often flirts with heartbreak but the do-or-die vigor carries quite a tune. How else do you frame a street busker's journey from the dusty, tourist-filled curbs of Dublin to.well, a fulfilling passion? Notice the word choice. It's this down and dirty independent feel, however, that makes this tuneful tale so damn effective. Sure, there's the rough hewn almost DIY style utilized in delivering the film's simple but powerful story. Achingly beautiful, truthful, and youthful from the first note, Once truly earns a vaulted spot among this generation's greatest musicals.
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