DVD Once
Digital Life Average Rating:

Rating: - A great movie...
Definitely one of the great music movies of recent memory. While the music is heartbreaking the story is one of hope and possibility. A beautifully told story that features an incredible chemistry between the two lead actors. I would recommend this movie to anyone.

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Rating: - Enjoyable throughout
"Once" is a terrific first film from John Carney, which stars his old bandmate Glen Hansard as well as the talented Markéta Irglová. It is filmed in and around Dublin, including the lovely beach at Howth; and it is enjoyable throughout.

Glen and Markéta won an Academy Award for their song "Falling Slowly," and almost half of the film consists of songs written by Glen. The two are fine actors too; and John is to be commended for putting together a first-rate film on a budget of $100,000, if that is to be believed. If so, Hollywood could learn a lesson or two from him.

It is definitely worth watching or buying, and it's delightful.

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Rating: - Once is not enough
Buy this movie and then show it to all your friends. Glen Hansard of The Frames has an incredible talent for writing songs that settle into your heart. I was so taken by the music and lyrics that I forgot that the two main actors are new to this medium, not pro actors. If you're not already aware of Glen and his band, do some research, buy some of their CD's, you won't be disappointed.

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Rating: - Beautiful love story peppered with songs
When an Irish street musician meets a young Czech flower seller on the streets or (unknown) city in Ireland, they strike an easy friendship. Their initial conversation is spontaneous and not restrained. Soon they learn they are both musicians who can play guitar and piano and also sing a duet without much practice. Their musical education differs (he seems to be self-thought, while she is classically tranied pianist), and so does their social status but that is not barrier to their mutual musical creative force. Their professional relationship grows thru their mutual respect for their musical talent but soon they are falling for each other emotionally to. He has been hurt before with disasterous consequences it seems, while she has had her own share of misfortune of a different kind. Can these two be together? See the movie and make a decision for yourself! The real treasure of this movie is young Marketa Irglova. Her wide open eyes transcent innocence and purity that is rarely seen on film. While Glen Hansard sometimes seems like he is trying too hard to make people love his music, Marketa's mere presence in the film, her subdued singing and performing give this little movie a real spark. Without Marketa this movie simply could not exist.