Begin Again
The writer-director of Once returns to the music romance scene, putting Mark Ruffalo in the shoes of a failed exec who happens upon Keira Knightley’s singer-songwriter performing in a bar, having suffered a cold dumping from her now-ex-boyfriend. When he gets an earful of her talents, the pair decides to jumpstart each other’s careers by setting up gigs all around the Manhattan streets. Co-stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), Catherine Keener (Performance) and musicians Mos Def, CeeLo Green and Maroon 5's Adam Levine.
- Director:
- John Carney ('Once', 'Zonad', 'On the Edge')
- Writer:
- John Carney
- Cast:
- Mark RuffaloKeira KnightleyHailee SteinfeldCatherine KeenerAdam LevineMos DefJames CordenCeeLo Green
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Dominic Corry
flicksThe opening scene of John Carney's Begin Again features a room full of record execs discussing the possibility of putting artist audio commentaries on albums. It's an idea that effectively encapsulates the film's repeatedly evoked “It used to be about the music, maaaaaan” sensibility. Indeed, it often comes across like a disillusioned fan's attempt to save the music industry via an uplifting musical-of-sorts.
I wanted to but I didn't...
...Like this film the same way as to like 'Once' which was so very romantic and sweet. This was more of the stock standard romance we all expect to see on the big screen. This movie I should have taken my Grandmother to as it was so very safe and squeaky clean. I watched on a study break and felt like studying before the movie was finished so that is not...
Good on ya Ruffulo
Old Mark Ruffulo proving that he can still turn heads. He hit the nail on the head with this one. The music industry knows how to have a good time. Keira was putty in his hands. Would have liked to of seen a bit more happen between them but it ain't that kind of film mores the pity. Keira had a nice voice and she should have slammed Rufulo while she had the...
Total Film
pressThe gentle lightning of Once doesn't strike twice for Carney, but his latest music movie has charm beneath its slick surface.
The New York Times
pressA large part of the problem is that the music, which is supposed to provide heart, soul and artistic bona fides, ranges from passable to terrible.
The Guardian
pressIt's all a bit easy - though quite nicely performed - and Knightley is never entirely convincing ...
Empire Magazine
pressKnightley and Ruffalo make for one of the most unusual engaging couples of the year.
Flicks, Dominic Corry
flicksThe opening scene of John Carney's Begin Again features a room full of record execs discussing the possibility of putting artist audio commentaries on albums. It's an idea that effectively encapsulates the film's repeatedly evoked “It used to be about the music, maaaaaan” sensibility. Indeed, it often comes across like a disillusioned fan's attempt to save the music industry via an uplifting musical-of-sorts.
Total Film
pressThe gentle lightning of Once doesn't strike twice for Carney, but his latest music movie has charm beneath its slick surface.
The New York Times
pressA large part of the problem is that the music, which is supposed to provide heart, soul and artistic bona fides, ranges from passable to terrible.
The Guardian
pressIt's all a bit easy - though quite nicely performed - and Knightley is never entirely convincing ...
Empire Magazine
pressKnightley and Ruffalo make for one of the most unusual engaging couples of the year.
I wanted to but I didn't...
...Like this film the same way as to like 'Once' which was so very romantic and sweet. This was more of the stock standard romance we all expect to see on the big screen. This movie I should have taken my Grandmother to as it was so very safe and squeaky clean. I watched on a study break and felt like studying before the movie was finished so that is not...
Good on ya Ruffulo
Old Mark Ruffulo proving that he can still turn heads. He hit the nail on the head with this one. The music industry knows how to have a good time. Keira was putty in his hands. Would have liked to of seen a bit more happen between them but it ain't that kind of film mores the pity. Keira had a nice voice and she should have slammed Rufulo while she had...
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