I’ve said this before (even recently), but Fox Searchlight knows what’s going to be the next big indie hit out of the Sundance Film Festival. Last year they bought Little Miss Sunshine. Two years earlier, the studio picked up Garden State and Napoleon Dynamite. This year the studio went crazy and made four purchases: The Savages, Joshua, Once and Waitress (three of which I haven’t seen). But I’ve heard so many tremendously good things about Once, so this one is a film to watch out for.
The movie is a modern day musical set on the streets of Dublin. Featuring Glen Hansard and his Irish band “The Frames,” the film tells the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant during an eventful week as they write, rehearse and record songs that reveal their unique love story.
Don’t let the low budget look and feel scare you away. I’ve heard the film is incredible. The film is currently getting a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and an 8.0 rating on imdb. I’ve also heard the songs are fantastic.
We have 10 new production photos from the film (one above, and nine below). Click on the photos for higher resolution versions. And you can also watch a trailer for the film after the jump.
Once hits theaters on May 18, 2007.
April 22nd, 2007 at 8:22 am
I saw Once yesterday and it was great! Really just a charming film. It’s not your typical Hollywood romance. And I did really like the music a lot.
May 14th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Caught a screening of this a couple weeks back…great stuff!
The music in the film is awesome as well…the soundtrack comes out on 5/22!!
May 26th, 2007 at 7:40 am
It is just ….beautiful!!!!
July 1st, 2007 at 9:14 pm
7/1/07
Watched the movie today. Excellent movie., Love the songs and lyrics. Also love the singing and acting of Glen Hansard and beautiful Marketa.
July 3rd, 2007 at 7:25 pm
I would like to say this is one of the best movies I seen in a while. I absolutely loved the music. Is there a place I can purchase the soundtrack in Los Angeles and buy the movie?
July 12th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Didn’t care for the movie at all. Was just a glorified MTV rock video.
Sory moved too slow.
August 27th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
This film’s storyline and music are one in the same. Although each could stand alone, together it’s remarkable. I soared with the music and the friendship and felt the melancholy personally. How Glen never saw himself in this film is beyond me. His part was never gratuitous. It was sincere and raw in its easy flow. Marketa was absolutely ideal. She reminded me of my niece, Kelli Hanson, a magnificent singer/songwriter in her own right. The characters moved like confluent rivers touching each other with their cultural differences, aching hearts, and sense of commitment. Again we learn how music brings us all to the same circle. I want to stay in this circle forever!
January 21st, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Beautiful, moving, deep. What a great movie! Bought the soundtrack the next day at Barnes and Noble.
January 27th, 2008 at 6:23 am
i believe it is simply a beautiful film….