Begin your week with this lovely, melodic film ...or find time in the middle or end, anytime is great!

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2014)

Dan (Mark Ruffalo) was once a top music producer. He especially excelled in finding new talent for the company he co-founded. But, that was then, this is now. Not having discovered new artists for several years, his partner had to take more power in the company's direction, leaving Dan in a position to be fired. Also, his marriage is shaky and so is this man's relationship with his fifteen year old daughter, Violet (Heilee Steinfeld). Meanwhile, rising singing star Dave (Adam Levine) has traveled to Manhattan for a lucrative contract. With him is his longtime girlfriend and song-writing partner, Greta (Keira Knightley). With lots of new sites and experiences, the couple seems very happy. Alas, when Dave flew to California for a promotion, he had a fling with another woman. Greta is devastated. Not having any other place to go, Greta bolts to the tiny apartment of a street musician and friend, Steve (James Cornin). But, through tears, Greta realizes she doesn't have a back up plan. To cheer her up, Steve takes her to a small nightclub where he is performing. Before long, he prods Greta into singing a song on stage, too. Guess who is in the audience? That's right, Dan! Despite being in the recent habit of getting sloshed, Dan knows talent when he sees it. Therefore, at the end of the show, Dan asks Greta to record for his studio. Unfortunately, his former partner gives him the axe and a new plan is formed. Asking favors from other musicians Dan has discovered, the musical talent scout and the lovely lady from Britain start recording an album in the open air all over the city. When they are finished, they hope to strike it BIG! Will they? This lovely, very melodic movie is a great pleasure to watch. First, the cast is first rate, with Ruffalo, Knightley, Catherine Keener, Steinfeld, Cornin, and many others. Especially impressive is Levine, who has a thankless role but plays it very well. In addition, his voice is magnificent, while Knightley's renditions are beautiful, too. The setting is fun, the costumes fetching, the script heartfelt and the direction lively. Anyone will appreciate the interesting and varied shots of the action and the backdrops for the musical numbers. if you've been putting it off, don't! Begin your week with this flick, find time in the middle or end with it on the weekend. It has charms for every day of the week, month, and year.