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Once (2006)

R  |   |  Drama, Music, Romance  |  15 June 2007 (USA)
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A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.

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Cast

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Guy
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Girl (as Marketa Irglova)
Hugh Walsh ...
Gerard Hendrick ...
Lead Guitarist (as Gerry Hendrick)
Alaistair Foley ...
Geoff Minogue ...
Bill Hodnett ...
Danuse Ktrestova ...
Darren Healy ...
Mal Whyte ...
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Ex Girlfriend
Niall Cleary ...
Bob
Wiltold Owski ...
Krzysztos Tlotka ...
Tomek Glowacki ...
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Storyline

An (unnamed) Guy is a Dublin guitarist/singer-songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad's Hoover repair shop by day, and singing and playing for money on the Dublin streets by night. An (unnamed) Girl is a Czech who plays piano when she gets a chance, and does odd jobs by day and takes care of her mom and her daughter by night. Guy meets Girl, and they get to know each other as the Girl helps the Guy to put together a demo disc that he can take to London in hope of landing a music contract. During the same several day period, the Guy and the Girl work through their past loves, and reveal their budding love for one another, through their songs. Written by Charles Delacroix

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Drama | Music | Romance

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Rated R for language | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

15 June 2007 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

€180,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$61,901 (USA) (18 May 2007)

Gross:

$9,437,933 (USA) (14 December 2007)
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Number 3 on Christy Lemire's Associated Press list of top 10 movies of 2006. See more »

Goofs

In the recording studio, at the end of the first song, the boom mic is clearly reflected in the glass behind the Girl. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Heroin Addict: Fuckin' deadly you are, man.
Guy: Don't fucking... don't fucking go near that case.
Heroin Addict: What? I'm just tying me laces, man.
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Soundtracks

If You Want Me
Written by Markéta Irglová
Performed by Markéta Irglová
Published courtesy of Toby Darling
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A Wonderful Little Film
31 July 2007 | by (Bend, OR) – See all my reviews

At the persistent urging of a friend, I saw "Once".

Rarely am I compelled to write a comment about a movie, let alone yearning to see said movie again - immediately.

I have this sinking feeling that "Once" won't be around much longer in theaters (God knows, we need every available screen for "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry") so give yourself a treat: go see it!

Be warned...you may be so affected you'll buy the soundtrack, check out all the related YouTube videos and won't be able to get it out of your head.

Inspired, magical.


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