Once | Once Over Review

It only seemed fitting that the inaugural post of the "Once Over Review" blog review something that had the word "Once" in it. Thus establishing, right out the gate, That I am a creative genius, worth following, even to the ends of the earth...

Right then, enough of that.

And for the record, I'm not going to go on and on about what I review here. If you want to know the nitty gritty details of this stuff go to Wikipedia. Here, you get the honorable mentions of the material, and most importantly, if it's worth a damn.

Once was a beautiful film, and I think everyone can get down on it. This painfully low budget piece of cinema doesn't have the outward glitz and glamor of your typical Hollywood Blockbuster, but what it lacks in looks, it makes up for in content.

Bringing solace to ugly people everywhere.

The strongest point of this film is simply is 'feel'. It's as unique a cinematic experience as Avatar 3D, or any other cutting edge movies of our time. Of course, its unique for entirely different reasons. It makes you forget you're watching a movie and makes you feel like you're just hanging out with some really cool Irish people.

Which come, who doesn't want to hang out with some really cool Irish People?

Finally, the soundtrack alone makes the movie worth seeing. Just powerful, heartfelt stuff. And they just play it, on the spot, real time. What other movie would you see that kind of thing happening?

Now if you're sitting there in a tank-top, belly hanging out, drinking a luke-warm Molson Canadian wondering why this horses ass would think you'd be into this movie, don't worry, I haven't forgot you. In fact, I'm reminded of you every time I look in the mirror. And yes, you might prefer to watch MMA and practice opening beer bottles with your lighter. BUT, if you ever have the need to convince someone you are cultured and sensitive, you can watch this movie with them and score.

So "Once" gets an 8/10. The only reason it doesn't score higher is because I think, as the title suggests, Once is enough with this one. I watched it 2 years ago and have never felt the need to experience it again. So that says something.

Well, there you go. Have you seen it? Am I out to lunch? If you haven't seen it why not? Whats holding you back?