7.0/10 (Recommend)
This film is definitely rough around the edges, but its grounded human element makes it worth watching. There's going to be aspects that people won't like especially when it comes to explicit language, but it makes more real for the Irish culture.
There's an overall good cast who have great chemistry together. Despite never being together per se, Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bonded well and have terrific chemistry together. Orén Kinlan who plays the son is a little rigid and emotionless at times despite his character being a rebel, but he's got decent vocals.
The big thing for me was that it was hard to understand words through the accents. It was either the accents were too thick or the music overpowered the speech so subtitles were necessary.
The whole film fluctuates from being absolutely terrible to absolutely outstanding, but the fluctuation peaks to an amazing finish. You won't have to be musical to understand this film as it flows naturally, and you almost feel like you're learning along the way.
There's a lot of tough emotion to this film. I don't know if it's the accents that caused me to struggle to gain the emotional connection at first, but once I put on the subtitles everything became more real for me. Eventually, the ending I wanted came to fruition and I was able grab hold of the culmination of love that this film gives.
The main aspect to appreciate this film is love. Love of music, family, bonds, and relationships. Work for what you want because no one will hand it to you. Life sucks, people suck, but there can be little victories along the way that make life worth living.
That's all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Until next time.... Enjoy the show!
This film is definitely rough around the edges, but its grounded human element makes it worth watching. There's going to be aspects that people won't like especially when it comes to explicit language, but it makes more real for the Irish culture.
There's an overall good cast who have great chemistry together. Despite never being together per se, Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bonded well and have terrific chemistry together. Orén Kinlan who plays the son is a little rigid and emotionless at times despite his character being a rebel, but he's got decent vocals.
The big thing for me was that it was hard to understand words through the accents. It was either the accents were too thick or the music overpowered the speech so subtitles were necessary.
The whole film fluctuates from being absolutely terrible to absolutely outstanding, but the fluctuation peaks to an amazing finish. You won't have to be musical to understand this film as it flows naturally, and you almost feel like you're learning along the way.
There's a lot of tough emotion to this film. I don't know if it's the accents that caused me to struggle to gain the emotional connection at first, but once I put on the subtitles everything became more real for me. Eventually, the ending I wanted came to fruition and I was able grab hold of the culmination of love that this film gives.
The main aspect to appreciate this film is love. Love of music, family, bonds, and relationships. Work for what you want because no one will hand it to you. Life sucks, people suck, but there can be little victories along the way that make life worth living.
That's all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Until next time.... Enjoy the show!