Once

Name: Once
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: May 16, 2007
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 89
Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová

2007

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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: May 16, 2007 | R

Starring: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová

Summary: A modern day musical set on the streets of Dublin. Featuring Glen Hansard from the Irish band "The Frames," the film tells the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant during an eventful week as they write, rehearse and record songs that reveal their unique love story. (Fox Searchlight)

Director: John Carney

Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Music

Rating: R

Runtime: 85 min

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100

Bill White

A miracle of a movie that is both fairy tale and slice of life. Read full review

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Kenneth Turan

The music is so rich and completely satisfying and the characters so appealing Once makes us believe that this is all happening right in front of our eyes. We fall for each of these young people at the precise moment they are falling for each other, and what could be better than that? Read full review

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Owen Gleiberman

Until Once, I'm not sure that I'd ever seen a small-scale, nonstylized, kitchen-sink drama in which the songs take on the majesty and devotion of a musical dream. Read full review

Premiere Ethan Alter

Once may not boast stellar production values or elaborate dance numbers, but in its own scruffy way it captures the spirit of the genre better than any recent Hollywood musical. Read full review

Peter Rainer

The film drags a bit and Irglova's inexperience as an actor sometimes leaves her costars in the lurch. But it's a sweet little film just the same. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Even the uninitiated will be hard-pressed to resist the movie's charms, from its likable leading players and its charming Dublin setting to its wistful take on modern love. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Winningly unpretentious tale uses a wispy romantic narrative as a vehicle for attractive original tunes. Read full review

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ryancarroll88

Aug 26, 2010

"Once" works so well in the realm of its own simplicity: two people connect over their love of music, and the week that they share together is fulfilling enough to last a lifetime. The music, written and performed by the two leads Glen Hansard and MarkÃ©ta IrglovÃ¡,"Once" works so well in the realm of its own simplicity: two people connect over their love of music, and the week that they share together is fulfilling enough to last a lifetime. The music, written and performed by the two leads Glen Hansard and MarkÃ©ta IrglovÃ¡, is pure bliss and the movie is an independent film, so the dialogue and character interactions are allowed to feel genuine.… Expand

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BrunoG.

Dec 20, 2007

Best movie of the year! Don't miss it.