Once
I struggles a bit to find a way to start writing about my latest movie experience. It is 6:21am. I've not slept. I stayed up. I don't normally sleep much, but this time it's different. I've been kept up researching and reading and listening to music. Might sound like a normal thing to do, but not when you know that my research and listening have all revolved around this movie...ONCE.
Glen Hansard
Marketa Irglova
The Frames
These three names were unknown to me prior to today. Actually, until a couple of hours ago. Not now though. And never again will they be.
If you're looking for a movie experience with loads of special effects, brilliant direction and cinematography, and high budgets, then this is not for you. This is an independant, low budget production. That said, it is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!
The pleasure I experienced in this filmed is not one that I am familiar with. If I was to pinpoint a single element of the film and say that was it, I would have no trouble whatsoever. It is very clear to me. Once is, by far, our generation's BEST musical. It is a modern day musical in which the music blends in seamlessly with the acting and the script. Unlike most musicals where the music can sometimes almost be an intrusion, ONCE does it brilliantly.
This is a film I strongly recommend to all of you who love independant cinema, independant music, and if you're looking for some inspiration and a story about going after what you want and seeking motivation for chasing your dreams, this isn't a bad one for that!
Definitely on my radar now also are the musicians behind the brilliant songs of the film. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. I can't give them enough credit for the beautiful job done on this film. But having now listened to a bit of their music, I know that it was not a one-hit wonder type effort. These are really talented musicians and, in a world dominated commercially by the Britneys, Christinas and Justins, it is a shame that talents like these remain in the smalltime.
My next objective? Hopefully get in touch with them for some performances in the Middle East! Anyone interested in seeing them here? Has anyone seen this film or heard of them prior to this post?
Glen Hansard
Marketa Irglova
The Frames
These three names were unknown to me prior to today. Actually, until a couple of hours ago. Not now though. And never again will they be.
If you're looking for a movie experience with loads of special effects, brilliant direction and cinematography, and high budgets, then this is not for you. This is an independant, low budget production. That said, it is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!
The pleasure I experienced in this filmed is not one that I am familiar with. If I was to pinpoint a single element of the film and say that was it, I would have no trouble whatsoever. It is very clear to me. Once is, by far, our generation's BEST musical. It is a modern day musical in which the music blends in seamlessly with the acting and the script. Unlike most musicals where the music can sometimes almost be an intrusion, ONCE does it brilliantly.
This is a film I strongly recommend to all of you who love independant cinema, independant music, and if you're looking for some inspiration and a story about going after what you want and seeking motivation for chasing your dreams, this isn't a bad one for that!
Definitely on my radar now also are the musicians behind the brilliant songs of the film. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. I can't give them enough credit for the beautiful job done on this film. But having now listened to a bit of their music, I know that it was not a one-hit wonder type effort. These are really talented musicians and, in a world dominated commercially by the Britneys, Christinas and Justins, it is a shame that talents like these remain in the smalltime.
My next objective? Hopefully get in touch with them for some performances in the Middle East! Anyone interested in seeing them here? Has anyone seen this film or heard of them prior to this post?
Labels: Film Reviews, Independant, Music
posted by sabaza @ 6:20 PM
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