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US Mall 1 - Once
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $9.99
Your Save: $ 20.00 ( 67% )
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Senan Haugh, Leslie Murphy (II), Danuse Ktrestova
Directed By: John Carney
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543477594
Format: Color
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-12-18
Running Time: 86
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: great music driven film
Comment: if you love music and film then this is a movie that you cannnot miss
Customer Rating:
Summary: solemnly slanted
Comment: My favorite film experience since ONCE WERE WARRIORS. coincidence? you bet.
Love the chemistry - (apparently its based in realism) - favorite parts were the "jam sessions"; the way the intensity builds as the songs progress is reminiscent of the 1970 - 1986 jazz giant WEATHER REPORT. Also, the actor dude is a spittin image of my good buddy's son, from the hair and complexion down to the playful "wide eyed" expression. great stuff
Customer Rating:
Summary: Really just a classic film
Comment: I see a lot of 1-star reviews out there that clearly missed the point of this entire film and it makes me laugh in their faces. Watch the extras after the you watch the movie if you are curious about how the film was shot and put together and how the actors were hired.
For those that say, Glen Hansard can't sing ... we'll he a professional musician and has a band - the director was actually band mates with him at one point.
The movie is not a love story in the sense that the two main characters will fall in love. The movie is more about a man who had his heart crushed and is trying to get back on his feet and find the motivation to get his musical career going and Marketa Irglova's character provides that motivation.
I loved the guerilla shooting of the film and that the actors had no previous acting experience, but were friends in real life at one point. Just a great film and worth seeing and buying ... unless you are a total moron - then you should probably stick to, "Shoot em up"
Customer Rating:
Summary: A great movie...
Comment: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable throughout
Comment: "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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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: great music driven film
Comment: if you love music and film then this is a movie that you cannnot miss
Customer Rating:
Summary: solemnly slanted
Comment: My favorite film experience since ONCE WERE WARRIORS. coincidence? you bet.
Love the chemistry - (apparently its based in realism) - favorite parts were the "jam sessions"; the way the intensity builds as the songs progress is reminiscent of the 1970 - 1986 jazz giant WEATHER REPORT. Also, the actor dude is a spittin image of my good buddy's son, from the hair and complexion down to the playful "wide eyed" expression. great stuff
Customer Rating:
Summary: Really just a classic film
Comment: I see a lot of 1-star reviews out there that clearly missed the point of this entire film and it makes me laugh in their faces. Watch the extras after the you watch the movie if you are curious about how the film was shot and put together and how the actors were hired.
For those that say, Glen Hansard can't sing ... we'll he a professional musician and has a band - the director was actually band mates with him at one point.
The movie is not a love story in the sense that the two main characters will fall in love. The movie is more about a man who had his heart crushed and is trying to get back on his feet and find the motivation to get his musical career going and Marketa Irglova's character provides that motivation.
I loved the guerilla shooting of the film and that the actors had no previous acting experience, but were friends in real life at one point. Just a great film and worth seeing and buying ... unless you are a total moron - then you should probably stick to, "Shoot em up"
Customer Rating:
Summary: A great movie...
Comment: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable throughout
Comment: "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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