Fantastic, feel-good, coming of age tale.

Rating: 9/10 (27 October 2016)

Despite the bleak backdrop of a family falling on hard times, the optimistic tone of this film shines through. Conor has an enviable attitude and confidence for his young years, largely thanks to his brother Brendan's guidance in music appreciation. Conor's friendship with Raphina is sweet and hopeful. The relationship between Conor and the band members could have been developed further but what we glean from Conor and Eamon's writing partnership is inspiring. If you're a glass half-empty type you may find the narrative naive but if you prefer to see the glass as half-full, you'll enjoy the anything's possible message.