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Adam_S · 09-21-2007, 01:21 AM

Once - 8 of 10

It's clear to see why this film has been such a critical darling, it has wonderful music and a lovely romantic story, but the leads aren't terribly compelling and the story is kind of slight, so it's saved by the excellent direction and standout music. I wasn't the biggest fan of the photography, it felt on the fly and cheap, even though this is a film about downtrodden folks playing roughshod music it could have used a little more polish, and while I know women that will melt at the abandoned-and-wounded-puppy-look perpetually on Glen Hanssard's face, a little variation in his face and demeanor would have helped the film tremendously.

I was very annoyed that the barnes and noble next to the theater didn't have a music section, I would have bought the soundtrack.

09-21-2007, 01:21 AM	#131 of 186
Adam_S *Adam_S* Member Location: Marina del Rey, CA Join Date: Feb 2001 Local Time: 09:21 AM Local Date: 09-06-2008 Posts: 5,008	Re: 2007 Film List Once - 8 of 10 It's clear to see why this film has been such a critical darling, it has wonderful music and a lovely romantic story, but the leads aren't terribly compelling and the story is kind of slight, so it's saved by the excellent direction and standout music. I wasn't the biggest fan of the photography, it felt on the fly and cheap, even though this is a film about downtrodden folks playing roughshod music it could have used a little more polish, and while I know women that will melt at the abandoned-and-wounded-puppy-look perpetually on Glen Hanssard's face, a little variation in his face and demeanor would have helped the film tremendously. I was very annoyed that the barnes and noble next to the theater didn't have a music section, I would have bought the soundtrack. top 20 films 2008 film list My DVDs; S&S List 62...212 AFI lists: - DONE!