One of my favorite quotes: None this time.
General Info:
Release Dates: Was in limited release on May 16 2007
Rated: R
Why is it rated that: For language
Writer/Director: John Carney
Official Site: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/once/
Alaistair Foley…. Bassist Dude
Catherine Hansard ….. Singer at party
Glen Hansard …. Guy
Markéta Irglová …. Girl
Kate Haugh …. Baby
Senan Haugh …. Husband
Leslie Murphy … Mother
Marcella Plunkett …. Ex Girlfriend
Trivia:
During the filming of the opening scene, because the scene was shot with long lenses placing the crew far away, and without informing the public, who would be crossing through the scene, a bystander attempting to be a hero accidentally injured the thief as he was running away by kneeing him in the groin.
The director and cast were suffering from "South Park" withdrawal during filming and thus one of the characters, a session musician, was named "Timmy" - this is obvious as they depart the studio.
John Carney was previously a member of The Frames, the band led by Glen Hansard.
The story is partially autobiographical as John Carney lived in Dublin and maintained a long distance relationship with his girlfriend living in London
Glen Hansard's mother plays a cameo as one of the singers during the party.
I would give this movie a 5/5. It was not only directed well, but it was shot well and the actors in it did an amazing job.