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Once, 2006

Starring: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova

Directed By: John Carney

Runtime: 85 min

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Two wounded souls go on a healing musical journey. This is such an amazing movie that I just had to watch it twice on a long-hall flight. The the way the song sequences are shot and mixed is so intimate, it really gives you a sense of being there. Read and rate it

22.September.2010
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by: n8ster
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30.August.2010
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by: Dain Binder
Dain Binder rated this movie0/10

Once is about a guy and a girl; literally, those are the character names. Guy is played by Glen Hansard and Girl is acted by MarkÃ©ta IrglovÃ¡. It could be categorized as a musical because much of the story is told through their music; although it is not like a traditional musical. I would call it a movie with a lot of amazing and emotional music. Glen and MarkÃ©ta are accomplished musicians in real life and complete once in a lifetime explosive performances on the screen. Guy works in his father's vacuum shop and plays music with his acoustic guitar and bellowing voice on the streets of Dublin at night and during breaks from the shop. His songs tell his story and spark the attention of Girl. She comes up to him to find out if he wrote the song and who it was about - he wrote it and it is about his girlfriend that left town. She does random jobs during the day to take care of her mom and upon finding out he works in the shop she asks to have her vacuum fixed. The next day she is walking through the streets with her vacuum and comes to him. He is unable to work on it at this time but they grab a bite to eat where he learns she plays piano. They straight away go to a piano so he can hear here play and within no time they are playing a song together. Their playing is astonishing together as their voices compliment each other in a profound way. On the bus ride back he tells who he is through music in a random little off the cuff song. Finally making it back to the shop where he and his dad fix the vacuum. He gives her some CDs of his songs and guitar music without lyrics she thinks she can write. Over the next few days they write many songs together and learn their stories. They share their feelings for each other through music. He dreams of being a professional musician - perhaps with her help his dream will come true. This type connection happens just once if you are lucky; will it last forever? I absolutely loved this movie!

30.August.2010
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by: Dain Binder

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I liked this movie. Partly because I am a frustrated songwriter at heart. It is romantic, but doesn't follow the typical boy meets girl movie storyline. In the end, it's really about the music. About going for your dreams, and how the best... Read and rate it

30.March.2010
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by: Mark Copley
Mark Copley rated this movie0/10

So lovely.

I just loved this. As a musician, as an artist, as a viewer. It's simple, authentic, completely unforced. Just a real gem of a film. Read and rate it

06.March.2010
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by: alexremy
alexremy rated this movie9/10Amazing

wonderful film rich lyrics

wow the music was amazing so much so that I bought the cd on Itunes. What a wonderful simple storyline about two people who come from shaky relationships and form a friendship that takes them through an amazing musical journey. Must See! Read and rate it

07.December.2009
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by: jmartcougar
jmartcougar rated this movie9/10Amazing

A simple story: A girl running into a street musician and a relationship forming. What follows is a beautiful story that revolves around two fantastic musicians each needing the other but not simply on a romantic level, this movie never sacrifices... Read and rate it

24.August.2009
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by: aspeedomodel
aspeedomodel rated this movie0/10

I hate musicals....however; this one could be an exception. Coming in at 85 minutes this is not a hard musical to sit thru, nor is it the love story I expected. Don't get me wrong, this IS a love story, but it's a love story of a different kind.... Read and rate it

17.April.2009
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by: shrntate
shrntate rated this movie6/10Okay

I had been waiting for this film for months upon months and finally it came to a theater that was within driving distance of my home. Driving 1 and 1/2 hours one way for no other purpose than to see this flick is possibly one of the greatest... Read and rate it

24.March.2009
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by: Jason
Jason rated this movie10/10Must See

Phenomenal. Once was just as good as I was hoping for. I bought it instead of renting, because I wanted to support the independent filmmakers who brought this to life. I am glad I did. The soundtrack, the story, it is all so realistic, you get lost... Read and rate it

22.March.2009
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by: Matthew
Matthew rated this movie10/10Must See

A true rarity: a unique love story, without any triteness, told as though it really matters. That is all you need to know: this is a film for everyone. Read and rate it

20.March.2009
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by: sethdellinger
sethdellinger rated this movie0/10

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