A funny, remarkable, touching and charming musical story.

Rating: 9/10 (17 September 2016)

John Carney the director of other musical dramas such as Once and Begin Again has introduced the very enjoyable funny romance story of Conor, a teen living in heavy 80's Dublin, who becomes enchanted by the mysterious Raphina. But for the young lad to have a chance with the young lady, Conor says he's in a band and wants her to be in a music video, in which he must now in a haste build a band and start developing a video.
What you're invited to in this 80's music celebration is a very enjoyable cliché drama that explores the history of pop and rock with the combination of trying to fit in at school. A coming of age story for young nippers during exposure to artists such as Duran Duran, A Ha, and Motörhead. Sing Street also introduces brilliant fun original songs that you can't but help but just have a great time with.
The moment I truly decided how great this film is, was during the amazing gratifying performance scene of "Drive It Like You Stole It", followed by the inspiring "Brown Shoes" With great, smile inducing performances from new young actors including Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (Conor), Lucy Boyton (Raphina), along with the brilliant talent of Brenden Tayor; the protagonists older brother. But a complete charming and entertaining performance by the rest of the supporting cast, all providing quirky hysterics and characteristics.
What only lacks the film is that its atmosphere compared with other British comedy drama that does not surprise and that as far as tone it does not stand out. During viewing I couldn't help but cast my mind to film's like Submarine, and Nowhere Boy, but it does become distinctive in its own sense as the film further develops.
So Sing Street is a very remarkable and enjoyable story, with great fun music, and wonderful charming performances. I would probably call this the British version of School of Rock, but still quite a stand out musical drama. 8.6/10