Users Picks DVD Relases Release Schedule Reviews Smarcine Picks Classics Home MOVIE REVIEW: Once 06/10/07 This Guy can compose and sing a great song for you and fix your Hoover too! The Guy,  Glen Hansard (lead-singer of The Frames), works in his Dad’s vacuum cleaner repair shop. Every other waking moment is spent on his passion: music. Playing his worn out old guitar with holes, he is a diamond in the rough waiting for his big break. Although his drive is shaken by an ugly break up from his love interest, a different girl. The Girl, Marketa Irglova comes along and recognizes his talent being a musical talent herself. She re-awakens his spirit and they inspire each other to march onward. Music is truly one of the greatest art forms known to humanity. Writer/Director John Carney, who has a musical background as well, wanted to bring this art to the screen  surrounding a modern yet simple love story. Well, he accomplished what he set out to do . . . a modern-day musical. Thus, this movie is for music lovers, others need not apply.  This is more like an album sized music video than a movie. I was hoping for a little bit more movie. The actors’ performances were as their characters, director, dialogue, and  story line required: simple. Many times, simple can be more real. Both Glen and  Marketa Irglova did a good job at that, considering their limited acting experience. They were so well cast, it’s almost biographical. The characters were endearing and approachable. I wanted to give them all a hug. I struggled to understand them from time to time though. Irish and Eastern European accents at the same time will keep you on your toes. The movie looked a bit dull. Except for a couple of nature shots, it wasn’t very visually stimulating. Some of the many wide angle shots should have been facial close ups. I wanted to see more face of the appealing main characters. After all, that is where life exists. Now as far as sound . . . wow! The music in this movie is as powerful as in Moulin Rouge and Chicago. The movie is nothing without it. This is probably why I left thinking about getting the soundtrack . . . the movie DVD, not so much. Review By Cine Marcos  cinemarcos@smartcine.com   MORE MOVIE REVIEWS >>>   People Movie Review Once   Debbie 80 If you have a love for music go see this one, atleast, "Once"- Ha! It will give you goosebumps & you will be tapping your feet along with the music. I absolutely loved it. The only minus, is that it is hard to understand the words at times. It does force you to watch closely, but that was O.K. Anonymous 100 What a breath of fresh air. I saw this movie not knowing anything about it beforehand and left the theatre absolutley floored. Forget Harry Potter and Transformers see a real movie this summer see Once. You will not be dissapointed. Fitzcarraldo 100 Spectacular movie in its simplicity. The whole point of the movie appears to have been missed by Cine Marcos. Clearly he/she needs to stick to reviewing movies that are less challenging as regards cinematography, music and emotional intelligence- maybe Diehard 4 is more their genre. A must see for people wanting real cinema. For those wanting bubble gum for the eyes maybe go to movies Cine Marcos rates more highly. Nataliza 100 I agree with Anonymous on this one, this is one of the most real, amazing movies I've ever seen. It's as romantic as life gets, especially for a musician. I am a musician so I got the benefit from that aspect of the film as well, since the soundtrack is absolutely gorgeous and the song "Falling Slowly" still gets me all teary after listening to it a hundred times over. The movie is very sad at the same time, and so simple but so powerful. I'm extremely impressed and I'm going to see it again soon. :) John 100 A wonderful movie. I am a musician and this movie hit home for me. The love of music that they share is amazing. I have the soundtrack now and I can't get enough of it. I listen over and over and now I have been singing and playing these songs with my guitar and piano. Top 10 movies all time for me. mazes 100 from the first song that was performed(a van morrison's) till the last one, i was just captivated by the sincerity of the movie. It was so believable as if it was not a movie. the music was unbelievably great. I did not know that the movie got nominated for oscar in the song and album category. only after buying the soundtrack then i realised it.   Submit Your Movie Review  Name: Movie:   Rating: None 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Review:   Director: John Carney Writer:  John Carney Genre: Comedy  Drama Musical Duration: 1hr 25mins Staring: Glen Hansard                 Marketa Irglova Producer: Martina Niland Distributor: FOX SEARCHLIGHT    Rating:  R for language Release Date:  May 18, 2007  OFFICIAL WEBSITE View trailer CRITICS REVIEWS & SCORES VARIETY >> 80 ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY>> 92 TV GUIDE>> 88 HOLLYWOOD REPORTER >> 85   Home | DVD | Advertising |  Press Kits submissions | Publishing All movie titles, pictures, etc... are registered trademarks and/or copyrights of their respective holders Copyright ©2007 The Entertainment Report Group