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"Once" is a modern-day musical set on the streets of Dublin. Featuring Glen Hansard and his Irish band "The Frames," "Once" tells the story of a busker and an immigrant during an eventful week as they...( read more 
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MCT:August 28, 2008The music was absolutely amazing. A simplistic story really reflecting a possible real life scenario. It was refreshing to see a no drama film for once.
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MCT:August 28, 2008Wow so what do you get when you take a story,A Plot and strip down and beat all the "Hollywood" off of it?Scary thought huh?Yes,Because then you are dependent oin2 things a story that can carry itself,and then actors who are convincing enough to keep you interested in that story.Not to mention I have never even heard of the actors that were in this before seeing it.However it doesn't matter something big came from something very small.This movie was likre the little engine that could It's like a present from your best friend that means so much to you,and is so dear,you want to keep it and hold it as close to your heart as possible.If you could just ball it up and keep it in your shirt ,or jacket pocket all day and just take it out and listen,and feel what is really being said here from time to time.How do you explain a movie that is so great and so full of passion,and explain,there are no explosions,no exciting 40 minute sex marathons,no non-stop comedy,but yet everyone should see this.I guarantee there is something in everyone's life that they are going through right now,This very day,this movie will move you,and hone in and kick that very emotion into high gear.I for once and kind of left speechless again,All I can say is the movie is Amazing yes,I say that alot,but saying it here is an understatement.Its beautiful its is simple,it's just like life,Enjoy this one,EVERYONE should see this.Men this is not a chick flick there is a story for you here too,I swear.=)
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MCT:August 27, 2008
It's so melancholic. The relationship between the Guy and the Girl is so beautifully and realistically depicted that you will find yourself thinking and speaking for them.
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MCT:August 26, 2008
I don't even know what to say. I was so impressed by this movie. It was a really good story backed by incredible music. Or rather some incredible music backed by a good story. Either way I loved it. Can't wait to buy it.
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MCT:August 24, 2008
i didnt think i would like this movie as much as i did, mostly due to the hype surrounding it .. but it clocks in as one of the better musicals of the last 20 years ... great songs, great chemistry, simple
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MCT:August 23, 2008This is why I watch movies! Once is full of beauty, heart, and amazing music. It's a Cinderella story for indie filmmakers everywhere.
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MCT:August 21, 2008
Film inaspettatamente sopra le righe con una colonna sonora da applausi. Lo stile della regia ricorda da vicino i film di Ken Loach. Incredibile naturalezza dei due protagonisti.
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MCT:August 20, 2008
Hands down, best movie I have seen in quite a while. The simplicity is wonderful but the music is FANTASTIC! Yeah to John, Glen, & Marketa on a job VERY well done. You have made me a huge fan...
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MCT:August 20, 2008
a very beautiful but realistic movie. the actors are so natural and the songs so great. u cant avoid start singing along in the end of the movie.
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MCT:August 17, 2008
would give it foue stars (the music was brilliant and loved the story) but was slightly disappointed by the ending
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MCT:August 16, 2008
A very enjoyable film! The two were a joy to watch and the music and singing were awesome! The acoustic indie style is a style I really enjoy and also feel I need to listen to more! Again, this was a very enjoyable film. :D
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MCT:August 14, 2008
What a little gem! This was obviously very cheap to make but they achieved so much. Filmed in a low-budget documentary style, they were able to create a very realistic portrayal of life on the streets of Dublin, which i liked.
The relationship on the 2 main characters is really interesting, you're not quite sure what they both want but it's great to watch and not know.
The music is brilliant, so much so i had to get it and watching them play it live on screen is really thrilling.
There's not much obvious conflict or many dramatic events within this story, but that's ok, sometimes everyday life is like that, and to be honest, it was quite refreshing to see strangers pull together and be be creative and end up happy at the end of a film without much struggle. A delicate heart-warming little film. -
MCT:August 12, 2008
Fabulous movie! Couldn't get it out of my head! The soundtrack is amazing too and both are helping me through certain things...
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MCT:August 9, 2008
For the love of music and people. So heart-warming movie, so passionate and so simple, but at the same time, beautoful, it was just wonderful, love it!
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MCT:August 9, 2008
Loved it!!! A wonderful love story between a busker and an eastern european girl who have a chance encounter. Set in Dublin and just beautifully directed. I lived in Ireland for a year so it has a special connection for me too.
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MCT:August 4, 2008
This film shows everything that is good about indipendent film; everything is bad and that is what makes it great! The actors are all first timers and it has a raw feel however they are not the best actors. But you don't notice. The story feels adlibed and is way to plain in the language to be scripted; it feels real but dosn't really go far- it's a simple story...this is realism. I never thought I would not olnly like but GET realism...good for me. Finally, I need to note that the song that this film won best original song for needs to be heard in context- that's where it shines. So for once in my life I am finally saying I get and like a realist film! My film instructor would be proud!
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MCT:August 4, 2008
I've got to say that this one is a unique movie, it just different than the other movie, especially for a musical movie... For example is this movie didn't mention the name for the actors and actress that played in this movie, just a few of them are mentioned... The chemistry between Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are great, their emotion are very natural... The song in this movie is magnificent, it's all easy listening, deep, and great that I've already heard them... Great and unique musical movie... Even that, I didn't got the story pretty well... It's just the song that keep me awake... And love the 'Falling Slowly' song, it's really deserved to win an Oscar because it is a really great song..
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MCT:August 4, 2008
SPOILER ALERT!
I knew they weren't going to go for it during the motorcycle scene, when she begs to take it for a ride "just once," and he declines risking it. I knew it was a metaphor for whether he was up to risk going for it with her. She probably would have gone for it, but it was in his hands and he didn't even know. -
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MCT:July 25, 2008
Original story, amazing original music and just a joy to watch. I did have to have the subtitles on to understand some of the dialogue, but that's fine by me!
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MCT:July 24, 2008
"Once is an independent film by excellency" and because its indie tone the movie pays-off well, that tone goes along with the sweet&sour theme of the movie. It's a mixture of good things that form a simple story and the simplicity itself is another of its good things. Even the songs are excellent, they play an important role: they tell you how to feel and react to the images or sequences. In other words "Once" is a once in while movie experience!
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MCT:July 23, 2008
Wonderful irish musical movie. The songs are beautifuls too but don't expect dancing or something, the movie is focus on the writing process.
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MCT:July 22, 2008
One of the best indie films I've seen in a long time. It was such an inspirational tale, and Glen Hansard's vocals are amazing. This film was well deserving for the Best Original Song Oscar...On only 130000 Euros too. Marvelous.
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MCT:July 21, 2008
Beautiful movie. The performances from the leads are so truthful and honest that you feel the impact of their amazing songs full on.
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MCT:July 21, 2008
Such a beautiful and simple film, with amazing music. Some of the songs were unbelievably beautiful.
I also loved the how simple the camera work was, it sometimes felt more like a fly on the wall music documentary than a film, and that fit perfectly with the whole tone and story of the movie.
Overall I really recommend it, so simple and yet so beautiful it should take your breath away.
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myheartsinpolandposted 157 days ago -
ya i really want to see this film, just i dont got such a good record at the rental place (im more of a cinema person) but anyway...ill get it over easter.
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I felt bad that all the comments on this movie were obserd advertisements. Wonderful movie really, I do recommend. =)
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