Once (2007)

• Year: 2007
• Released: 15 Jun 2007
• Country: Ireland
• Adwords: Won 1 Oscar. 24 wins & 32 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Once
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/once
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English, Czech
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
• Runtime: 86 min
• Writer: John Carney
• Director: John Carney
• Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh
• Keywords: love of one’s life, ireland, rock ‘n’ roll, lovers, composer,

	7.8/10
	88/100
	97% – Critics
	91% – Audience

Once Storyline

A guy and a girl meet on the streets of Dublin while she, a Czech immigrant flower seller, listens to him perform as a guitarist/vocalist street musician. Although it is something totally different which makes them decide to meet again – specifically she learning that he also repairs vacuum cleaners as part of his father’s business, she needing her vacuum cleaner fixed – it is their musical interests which bond them together, she a classically trained pianist and vocalist. After hearing her play and sing and having an impromptu jam session working on one of his compositions, they decide to collaborate on some song writing, and in recording some of his/their songs if they can raise the necessary funds for the recording studio time. Through their time together, their shared goals leads to an emotional connection, which is complicated by things happening in their personal lives, those personal issues which are reflected in their songs.

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Once Movie Reviews

Heartfelt, no-budget musical

ONCE is a great little film about two characters who may or may not be falling in love on the streets of Dublin, and a film that deservedly won an Oscar for its music. Most of the feelings and emotions are explored through the music here, giving this film a novel and fresh feel.

I don’t really watch romantic films and I actively despise the romantic comedy genre, but I can confirm that this is a low-key and touching little movie that successfully avoids the pitfalls of its genre. I particularly liked the raw, naturalistic feel of the production, and the fact that the two main actors aren’t actually actors (they’re musicians instead) makes it even more remarkable.

Really, though, ONCE is a film that’s all about the music and director John Carney is happy to stand back and let the tunes take centre stage. Everything, from the storyline to the style, takes second place to the music, and while few of the songs are as good as the one that won the Oscar, the way that the subject matter is handled and celebrated with undeniable enthusiasm means that this is a film that you can really get behind and enjoy.

charming beyond belief

Glen Hansard plays an unnamed street performer in Dublin. Markéta Irglová plays an unnamed Czech immigrant flower girl who takes an interest in him on a lonely night. He’s getting over a girl. She’s fascinated with him and soon they’re making beautiful music together.

There is something magical about discovering two unknowns (Hansard is known in his country) in a sweet under-written romance. It never pushes hard. Markéta is utterly sweet. The romance is hesitant. The music is beautiful. In a world of big bombastic high budget Broadway style musicals, this indie musical has more heart than most of them could hope for.

Subtle, Delicate, Real

I admit that I saw the stage musical before renting the movie. They are both so touching and so human. The relationship that develops between the young street musician and the pretty Czech girl pulls us along with a velvet rope. It is cinematically stunning. I loved watching the two of them walking down the street, she pulling her “Hoover” which he fixes for her. It’s like a puppy on a leash. The charm of their interaction and ultimate love must face the factors of her fragile marriage and her effort to maintain a life for her daughter and her “mudder.” He is on the verge of having success with his songwriting and performing and he must weigh that against pursuing his hopes for becoming a part of his life. It’s sad but positive; loving and real. The acting is superb as they tussle with the hand they’ve been dealt. At no time does it become maudlin or predictable. Also, the music is striking and often sad. This is a true sleeper of a movie.