That music though!

Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2014)

-Begin Again, which actually came out earlier in the year, is about a music producer who's job and marriage are ruined, when he finds a talented musician, who doesn't want to make music, who's relationship is also ruined. They become friends, make music, and learn how to work hard to fix their relationships and, well, begin again.
-So as this type of film goes, I would directly compare it to Chef. It's redemptive themes are great and inspiring! I really enjoyed it! -The story is very good. It was very original, to me at least, and I enjoyed that they didn't end up together like cliché would ordinarily dictate. It also gives an insight as to how the music industry can carry an emotional burden with it.
-The acting was very good! Keira Knightley is GREAT!! Mark Ruffalo does a good job, but he has a few moments where he overacts. The girl from True Grit is in it and she does a great job too! (Maybe better than Mark)
-It has a pretty realistic and uplifting tone to it, and it is well paced.
-There is not a lot else I really have to talk about, so I guess I will mention the best thing about it, which is the music. I loved the music. Keira Knightley is actually a really great singer and the original songs in it are just wonderful! Lost Stars, the film's theme, might just win an Oscar.
-Content: It is rated-R for some moderate, but realistic language.
-So, Begin Again is a very down-to-earth film with a positive message and great music! I did really like it and I will say it is totally worth checking out! Because of the music, a great ending, and the themes that work soo well with the song, I would actually give it a high 7.5. Even if you don't watch the film, listen to Lost Stars!!