A feel-good, inspiring film

Rating: 7/10 (3 August 2016)

Sing street is a brilliant, inspiring, feel good film which will leave you pumping your fist in the air once you walk out of the cinema. The movie manages to balance fun, 80's vibe, original songs and a brilliant soundtrack (which is not forced upon us) that makes the viewer feel like they are in the era in which this film was set. Also, the performances from every character were absolutely fantastic from the young acting debutant, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (who you cannot tell is acting on screen for the first time) to the consistently rewarding Aidan Gillen, who makes the most out of the rather small role he is given. The film is directed and written with a consistent, fast pace yet it allows the audience to digest everything happening on-screen. These characteristics make way for one of 2016's best films so far. My only issue, however, with this film is the stereotypical "bully character" who's arc seemed a little rushed throughout the film as they were trying to conclude the story (still a decent character though).