Once

Once (2007)

Set in Dublin, Glen Hansard plays a busker who meets up with Marketa Irglova, an immigrant flower seller. Impressed with his music, they tell a tale of a gradual friendship and attratction through their music and songs.

Definately not a traditional musical, the music was refreshing and beautifully sung by the both of them. I was so relieved to see a normal story with normal people in it who show normal emotions and don't have forheads full of botox, and who wear the same clothes more than once a week. Hoorah for the rise of the independant movies!!

In Wellington we have 10 indie movie theatres in the centre of the city alone. There are also a large number now out in the burbs, many of which have comfortable couches to spread out on. My friend and I chuckled on the way in , as we were definatley in the younger age group for this show. Playing at 7.10 pm, it was sold out at least 15 minutes prior and they had to turn people away.

We have a big international film festival, that plays every year in July which is a great excuse to get out of the house in our winter. The more popular films then move onto the arthouse cinemas after this and are spread out during the year. The next one to go to is Control the story about Ian Curtis of Joy Division. I loved the shorts and have already booked friends into going next week!!

For me a 4.5/5