What modern films need - an injection of reality.

Rating: 8/10 (29 March 2008)

After just sitting through Once, I have come to realise how much I enjoyed the feel of it's direction and the realistic, almost documentary feel that is evoked.
The story is so realistic, so true to life that the audience can follow it very easily. The simple story is enhanced by the lack of character names, and allows us to connect with the person rather than the character they are playing. The two leads are fantastic and deserve huge amounts of praise for their efforts.
The music is amazing - the soundtrack fits the film perfectly. A well deserved Oscar! All in all, the film has been a great success for the Irish Film Industry, independent film making and most of all, music.