"Once" : A good blind buy?
12-17-07, 08:54 PM
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"Once" : A good blind buy?
Would anyone recommend "Once" as a blind buy? I've heard such great things about it.
12-17-07, 09:54 PM
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If you like music, then I'd say you'd like it.
If you like "lo-fi" movies (it looks like it was shot on VHS), you'd like it.
If you have ever loved anyone, I'd say you'd like it.
If you like "lo-fi" movies (it looks like it was shot on VHS), you'd like it.
If you have ever loved anyone, I'd say you'd like it.
12-17-07, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Artman
I'm thinkin this would be a good one to have on hand in case you've got a date over. Am I right?
You got that right Broseph. I have a date coming over tomorrow for drinks and to watch this. It's $16.99 at Target. To answer Daytripper's question....it's for sure a great blind buy, IMHO.
12-18-07, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Daytripper
Would anyone recommend "Once" as a blind buy? I've heard such great things about it.
12-18-07, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
If you like music, then I'd say you'd like it.
If you like "lo-fi" movies (it looks like it was shot on VHS), you'd like it.
If you have ever loved anyone, I'd say you'd like it.
If you like "lo-fi" movies (it looks like it was shot on VHS), you'd like it.
If you have ever loved anyone, I'd say you'd like it.
12-18-07, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by movieguru
Yes, but don't watch it more than one time.
My real question is if there would have been any reason for John Carney to shoot the film at 25fps, and how a person would find that out? On the imdb message boards there are a few complaints that the songs are pitched down from the CD.
12-18-07, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BubbaCoop
I assume that's sarcasm.
My real question is if there would have been any reason for John Carney to shoot the film at 25fps, and how a person would find that out? On the imdb message boards there are a few complaints that the songs are pitched down from the CD.
My real question is if there would have been any reason for John Carney to shoot the film at 25fps, and how a person would find that out? On the imdb message boards there are a few complaints that the songs are pitched down from the CD.
12-18-07, 05:44 PM
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I first heard the soundtrack, and fell in love with it, so I wanted to see the film, and then I fell in love with that. Charming little picture.
And you can hear the soundtrack, which is streaming in it's entirety, for free, at the official website:
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/once/
And you can hear the soundtrack, which is streaming in it's entirety, for free, at the official website:
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/once/
12-18-07, 08:38 PM
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OK, bought it and just watched it. Wow wow wow. What a beautiful little film. I don't know how to describe it. But it just soars. Whoever compared the music to Dave Matthews. Sorry, but no. I like Dave. But not even close. I can't tell you the last time I watch a movie that made me smile and break my heart at the same time.
12-18-07, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent L
That's great to hear Daytripper. I told ya that you'd love it. 
12-18-07, 09:22 PM
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This film is just yet another example of a film not needing to cost an arm and a leg with huge special effects to be a truly great picture. This one didn't cost hardly anything at all to produce in terms of normal budgets (I know it was less than a million, and likely closer to 100k or so), yet it presented an emotion rarely caught on film in this day and age.
12-19-07, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent L
This film is just yet another example of a film not needing to cost an arm and a leg with huge special effects to be a truly great picture. This one didn't cost hardly anything at all to produce in terms of normal budgets (I know it was less than a million, and likely closer to 100k or so), yet it presented an emotion rarely caught on film in this day and age.
Very well put.
12-20-07, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ginwen
All applies and I thought it was just ok, but I'm clearly in the minority.
12-20-07, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
It was a neat movie. Well made, touching. I liked it a lot, but didn't love it. So, I'm with you on this, at least.
I didn't dislike it by any means, but I can't say I was overjoyed that I blind bought it and I can't see recommending it to anyone else I know. My wife is a sucker for just about any kind of romantic movie and this one was lost on her as well. I can't say I blame her since it didn't completely work for me, either.
12-20-07, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
It was a neat movie. Well made, touching. I liked it a lot, but didn't love it. So, I'm with you on this, at least.
12-25-07, 06:39 PM
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Excellent movie.
12-27-07, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MWB
And you can hear the soundtrack, which is streaming in it's entirety, for free, at the official website:
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/once/
BTW : Glen Hansard was also in 'The Commitments'.
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I plan on giving it another try sometime. I probably wasn't in the mood for it or something. I couldn't even get through the first 30 minutes. I didn't find that guy screaming a song out on the street engaging at all.
For that alone I'd say rent it first. I'm not saying it's a bad movie at all or anything since I didn't even watch the whole thing.
For that alone I'd say rent it first. I'm not saying it's a bad movie at all or anything since I didn't even watch the whole thing.
