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This was my favorite movie of the year. It made laugh out loud and touched my very soul. It was both heart wrenching and exhilarating....the perfect movie for not only a musician such as myself, but everyone who has loved music and has either witnessed or experienced real love.
More love was expressed between these two characters in the scene at the piano during "Falling Slowly" than I have ever felt between two characters in in any other movie. So often movies do not give us a choice but rather force us, through blatant unemotional sex scenes, to believe that the characters are in love. Glen and Marketa proved that the truest and purest of love can be brought to fruition through music and honesty...being vulnerable....opening yourself up to another. Simply beautiful. Wonderful job...and I cannot stop listening to this CD in my car. I never want the music to end.

Angela Abadilla Pittsburgh, PA

As an artist and a five-year survivor of lung cancer (yippee!) I can honestly say that, as clichéd as it is, I actually DO feel happy for every day. And I do know how saccharine that sounds, but discovering a little gem of a movie like Once makes my heart swell with love for us all. Somehow, gorgeous music magically taps into our collective consciences and makes me feel very connected to something much, much bigger and quite mysterious. Thanks guys, for adding to my happy heart so beautifully.

I saw this movie at UCSB. I can't just believe it. Its amazing. Its great and at the same time the movie uses very simple elements to tell a very simple true love story. I also agree with the previous guy. The music is FANTASTIC and it goes deeply into your mind. to sum it up I should say this is film is a MUST to see.

Congrats on the film :)

I watched the movie tonight. I truly loved it I felt like I was there with you. I loved all the songs especially Falling Slowly. I've been recently diagnosed with bipolar and the words were so real and truly from the heart. I also play and sing so I have been motivated and inspired. thank you

I just wanted to say ive watched this movie over and over again , i truley fell in love with the whole movie. Such a warm and loving fellin I got after watching this film. Man i want a part two! lol

Oscar...Oscar... Oscar...

If this is not the best film of the year I would be absolutley stunned! As many have said, this movie will transform you and lift you soul to new heights.

wow

Its the best movie I have seen this Summer with awesome songs!

I'm addicted! I think I've listened to the CD about 30 times already!
I love it!

Posted a review on Itunes saw the film in NYC and am hoping Hollywood learns a thing or two. Simple, real, brilliant & incendiary, this film truly is a labour of love!

love, love, love it

June 6 - Saw this movie last night in Los Angeles as an excuse to see our brand new showcase Landmark Theatre multiplex. It was stunning to fall into this sort of experience. Intimate, intense, emotional, real. The music with its own voice but the emotion of U2 unplugged. I was touched throughout and sobbing at the end. Thank you all for this film.

I saw this movie at the arclight last night. I wanted to stay and see it again. Haven't had that feeling about a movie in years. I agree with the other posts. This movie, the soundtrack, the performances are all very haunting. I immediately bought the soundtrack and have been listening to it all day and telling all my friends about it. I can't wait to buy the DVD when it becomes available. I am very inspired and truly grateful this movie got made. Hooray!

Magical! Brilliant! How do you describe something so very magical as Once? Every post here is so right on - why can't we get films like this out of Hollywood?? This is a film that teenagers need to see - unlike the mindless garbage out there! I immediately took my 15-yo son with me to see it (again, after seeing it myself once) and he loved it as well. Too bad for the "R" rating. Tonight I bought the soundtrack and the tears are flowing again - this film and music move you to the very, very core. We need to all spread the word or this film will not get the exposure and recognition it so dearly deserves!

I was never more suprised about a movie I haven't heard of before actually watching it. I saw it in Dublin and felt so close to the film's story and the heart-melting music.
Unfortunately it so hard to get the soundtrack or DVD outside the UK and the US.
On Glen Hansard's "Swell Season" there are some of the songs from the movie, too.

The songs have life. This movie touched me. Patricia Lozano (Mty.Mexico) 06 july 2007. the best movie that I've ever seen.

Absolutely Incredible!

Those are the only words that I can think of to describe such an amazing film. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. The actors were so genuine. The music was so perfect that it moved the soul. And the love story was beautifully complex and yet sublime.

They don't make enough movies like this one.

I highly recommend it! It is the best film of the year!

Movie breaks my heart and makes me smile at the same time. In 90 minutes it sums up the complexities of love brilliantly. I saw 40 mins of a blockbuster 2 days ago and walked out. I never wanted "Once" to end. My favorite film this year. Maybe my favorite film ever. THANK YOU!!!
07/07/07 Ron in Los Angeles

I saw the film "Once" several weeks ago. Subsequently, I listen to the music continuously. When I'm not listening to it I am singing or humming it. This fim captures a slice of life that is unique , authentic and soulful. The music is haunting and edgy. It's simplicity emphasizes it's complexity. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw this movie yesterday and instantly fell in love with the characters, the music, and the amazingly well written story line. Nice to see a movie flick that isn't inundated with Hollywood glam, pretentious actors, and special effects. A ++++++ !! SUPPORT THIS MOVIE AND GO SEE IT!!

I saw the review on Ebert & Roeper. Can't wait to see it! The music is awesome When is this film opening in Detroit?

I saw the movie in San Francisco yesterday. It was fantastic and I'm in love with Marketa

Love it. Love it. Love it. Saw it 3X already and it is only May 27th! Bought the CD too.

I saw this movie in Palo Alto on Friday, then had to see it again on Sunday. The second time I saw it, the ending was clearer. I guess everything worked out in the end. I'm in love with Marketa too.

this is an awesome movie. that's all there is to say.