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Once (2007)
Great Love Story
Local musician meets foreign working girl. Professionally they are a perfect match, both talented musicians who write songs. Personally, they are tied to another, so though smoldering love is in the air, no fire can be ignited. The backdrop to both musicians (unnamed guy and girl) is a strong family connection which resonates throughout. Odd to see a real love story without sex, but this is one (call it an unrequited love story). However, great music throughout the movie and it is the music which drives the scenes. Maybe love of music is the story. She is a smart bargainer, able to professionally manage the guy's budding music career. The studio scenes, with musicians I would assume from the band Frames, could have been longer and involved more songs. But the musicians are picked from the street, and the city streets are the real studio. Incredible emotion in every song. Was there no soundtrack?!?!
Overnight Delivery (1998)
Surprisingly Good Movie
I like watching a movie without expectations, but this love-comedy was well worth the time. I watched this movie only because it had Reese Witherspoon in in, who I am becoming more and more impressed with, particularly in comedies. She steals the scenes in this movie, and is the catalyst for all that happens. It is a surprisingly funny and good movie. Reminds me of Blood Simple (for all the weird things that keep happening) and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (for all the weird things that keep happening). Not a well orchestrated movie, because things are somewhat disjointed (she takes him to the airport, but drops him off at the downtown convention center (reality mistake) and no reason for the cops to be there as they attempt to leave the restaurant after not paying (movie mistake)), but the acting is good and when the writing is right, it is very good.