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| Glen Hansard | The Busker |
| Markéta Irglová | The Girl |
| Hugh Walsh | Timmy Drummer |
| Gerry Hendrick | Lead Guitarist |
| Alastair Foley | Bassist |
| Geoff Minogue | Eamon |
| Bill Hodnett | Guy's Dad |
| Danuse Ktrestova | Girl's Mother |
| Darren Healy | Heroin Addict |
| Mal Whyte | Bill |
| Marcella Plunkett | Ex-Girlfriend |
| Niall Cleary | Bob |
| Witold Owski | Man Watching TV |
| Krzysztos Tlotka | Man Watching TV |
| Tomek Glowacki | Man Watching TV |
| Attila Kouvacs | Man Watching TV |
| Sean Millar | Bank Manger |
| Pat McGrath | Drunk |
| Praghosa | Hari Krishna |
| Kate Haugh | Baby |
| Senan Haugh | Husband |
| Catherine Hansard | Singer at Party |
| Pete Short | Singer at Party |
| Fergus OFarrell | Singer at Party |
| Bob Hoban | Shop Assistant Bogarts |
| Martina Akindojctimi | Person On Stoop |
| Ruslan Mannanu | Person On Stoop |
| Francis Usanga | Person On Stoop |
| Price Tylot Khumaho | Person On Stoop |
| Joe Adebe | Person On Stoop |
| Bernard Gibsenen | Shop Assistant |
| Paul Clarke | Shop Assistant |
| Maire Walsh | Lady on Bus |
| Dave Cleary | Host at Party |
| Keith Byrne | Guy in Piano Shop |
| John Carney | Director, Camera Operator, Screenwriter |
| Ron Coe | Camera Operator |
| David Collins | Executive Producer, Producer |
| Tamara Conboy | Production Designer |
| Barbara Conway | Makeup |
| Tiziana Corvisieri | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Noemi Ferrer | Executive Producer |
| Robert Flanagan | Sound Mixer |
| Tim Fleming | Camera Operator, Cinematographer |
| Glen Hansard | Score Composer |
| Maureen Hughes | Casting |
| Markéta Irglová | Score Composer |
| Riad Karim | Art Director |
| Paul Mullen | Editor |
| Martina Niland | Producer |
I bought this movie pretty much "sight-unseen". I had only read the reviews and thought it sounded good. I loved it! The very first time I watched it, I cried when the characters sang "Falling Slowly". Just a simple story, no glitz, no high-powered action, no big-name stars; only the beauty of the human heart. The interaction between the characters is real, honest and very believable. I recommend it to everyone that enjoys a sweet and real storyline. (And the music is great!!)
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A wonderful film!!! It is an inpirational story told through music. The characters are wonderful, because they are very natural. The music is really great, saw the band "The Swell Season" live. Have the movie soundtrack in my car :). Great!!!!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
A very small piece of life and relationships is one of the best films of 2007 or for that matter any year. The two people are real and you care deeply for them. The ending was realistic and satisfying as true to life!
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Posted October 1, 2010
No Hollywood actors! Real musicians write the music and make a movie. For such a low budget, truly outstanding art work! The music is timeless and will be appreciated for generations to come as some of the best singer/songwrite work to ever be produced. If you haven't seen it, now is the time! You will find the must must own the DVD and the CD! The duo are now playing sold out (months in advance) concerts throughout the the US. Hope to hear more from them!
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Posted October 1, 2010
There is much to love about the quirky little film ONCE: it is honest, simple, transparent, and made with a low budget and lots of love. The leading characters are gentle people who happen to sing as well as act and the love story they create is a fragile little tale that remains in the air as a nice memory after the credits are past. A Dublin busker (Glen Hansard) is a songwriter and singer who plies his music on the streets when his is not helping his warmly generous father (Bill Hodnett) in his vacuum repair shop: his songs reflect a ruptured love affair and are sensitively poignant. Along comes a Czech girl (Markéta Irglová) who sells flowers on the streets but is impressed enough with the lad's music to stop, listen, and even put ten cents in his case. The two strike up a friendship (the girl plays the piano in a music shop during lunch hour) and in time these two bruised people interact in the wavelength of their love of music. The lad meets the girl's daughter and mother (Danuse Ktrestova) - the father of the child is still in the Czech Republic -, they all become friends, and with the help of a few fellow musicians they cut a recording that hopefully will launch the lad's career in a trip to London. The mood of the extemporaneous feeling piece is one of developing love that can only happen once, especially given the histories of each of the two musicians. Writer/director John Carney demonstrates how a simple story can be made into a touching film for under $150,000. and on a shooting schedule of 17 days. The featurettes have just as much tenderness in outlining the production of the film as the film itself. The only problem with the film for this viewer is the music, which seems redundant and repetitive: for those who favor this type of music this will not be a 'flaw'. It is admirable that films like this are being made, restoring our faith in honest craftsmanship backed by warmth of intent. Grady Harp
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
The movie is not out yet, but I am enjoying the CD very much...different from the usual fare, very melodic...excellent!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I saw this movie in the theater four times! It is really something to marvel. It's simple songs and powerful message completely capture your heart and lyrical soul. It's tale of love is one of truth. With infatuation and heart break blending like no film I have seen before. A highlight of the film is early on when Glen Hansard and his muse introduce us to "Falling Slowly." This film is not one to be missed by music lovers and hopeless romantics alike.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Every cretaive musician should own this movie.
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Posted October 1, 2010
My sweetie and I just loved it. We have the cd's and are learning all the songs. He is learning to play the songs on his Martin guitar and they sound wonderful....Give us more movies like this...
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Posted October 1, 2010
This simply bittersweet film has an amazing soundtrack. By the end, I was sobbing. A great movie overall, deserving of much praise.
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Posted October 1, 2010
..... you must see it more than once! While the accents of the principle players are heavy (Irish & Czech) the message they convey is pure magic. No hot and heavy gratuitous sex, just heart-swelling love and mutual appreciation. Great movie, beautiful music.
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Posted October 1, 2010
A different movie than the usual lot out today, which is quite refreshing. I loved the music, especially the song "If You Want Me" played during the music shop scene. I would like to buy the soundtrack. The story is simple, romantic and a little sad. I think it struck me because it seemed so plausible. I reccommend this movie but those who choose to watch it should know that some parts seem slow but again I found this slowness refreshing. Hope this review was helpful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This movie is one that may surprise some. It is made to look like it was a cheap movie but that is the feel the director wanted. And the actors are the real singers for the movie and are real singers in real life. It is an amazing story between two people. And filmmakers and movie watchers alike will love. I enjoyed it thoroughly and hope you will too.
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Posted March 8, 2013
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Posted March 7, 2013
Absolutely love this movie! It captures the whole Dublin busker experience with a remarkable bittersweet love story thrown in. Great date movie if your significant other is into music.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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Not being a movie buff, it was quite by accident that I heard about this film. But when I did, it sounded like something worth seeking (since it is an independent release it wasn't going to get wide distribution), and boy was I glad that I did. This is a lovely story about relationships, in particular a relationship between two musicians that doesn't do the inevitable and have them fall into bed together. It also speaks to the immigrant experience, as one of the characters is working to just get by in a new country. Music plays a large part in this film, and there is plenty of good music to be heard here. But there is a real chemistry between the two lead actors/musicians that hold everything together and really draws you into the movie. It is just lovely.
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Posted October 1, 2010
The realness of these characters makes the movie so easy to relate to, complimented by a soundtrack that will leave you singing after the credits roll. Overall, an unforgettable, beautiful movie full of life and love.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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I loved this movie so much I bought an extra to give as a gift! The original song "Falling Slowly" is my favorite ever and much deserving of it's Oscar.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Not so good, bottom line, boring!
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Posted October 1, 2010
My husband loved this movie. Very emotional and moving. The music is absolutely oustanding, guiding the direction of the movie. Opens up your heart and mind.
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