Falling Slowly into the heart of this film

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2008)

Words can not describe what I felt when the credits began to roll after I had finished the movie. I'm guessing it must be love. AND I LOVED THIS FILM.
Some might question what the big deal is about the movie. There's barely a story, the direction is not masterful, and its too simple. But that is the thing. Once is so simple a film that it catches your heart. It shows that love does not have to be romantic or sexual, but it can rather be by the music two people share.
The two stars have great chemistry too for no acting experience. You feel rather instead of watching a film, this a documentary. But it isn't, and it still feels raw and real. Glen Hasgard (lead guitar for The Frames) has a great singing voice and has some charm, if not a lot of charm. His singing in some of the songs make you feel good.
And what about Marketa Irglova? She's so beautiful she makes the cruel and cold hearted people have their hearts melted when she smiles. She's only 19, and she sings like a pro.
But in the end, they split their paths, but you can tell their music still keeps them together, and keeps their love. Just like me, and any other viewer will continue to love this movie.