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Writer-director John Carney's return to musical drama isn't quite as potent as it was with Once, but thanks to charming work from its well-matched leads, Begin Again is difficult to resist.
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What makes it special is that it's not another romance about finding a man. It's about finding your people, about being a bit lost in your twenties. July 2, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
What makes it special is that it's not another romance about finding a man. It's about finding your people, about being a bit lost in your twenties.
Cath Clarke
John Carney is not afraid of a cliche. After all, Begin Again is a musical, a genre that has always thrived on them. And he does know how to shape them to his own design, which is low-key and slightly tongue-in-cheek. August 4, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
John Carney is not afraid of a cliche. After all, Begin Again is a musical, a genre that has always thrived on them. And he does know how to shape them to his own design, which is low-key and slightly tongue-in-cheek.
Sandra Hall
The trouble with this movie -- aside from its lack of visual wonder and musical shape -- is that you don't trust its priorities. July 16, 2014 | Full Review…
The trouble with this movie -- aside from its lack of visual wonder and musical shape -- is that you don't trust its priorities.
Wesley Morris
Another sappy but engaging musical fable from the Irish writer and director John Carney, who made "Once." July 14, 2014 | Full Review…
Another sappy but engaging musical fable from the Irish writer and director John Carney, who made "Once."
David Denby
The wholesome, hopeful, let's-put-on-a-show enthusiasm may sound hokey but it's actually infectiously joyful. At the same time, Carney roughs up the edges just enough to make this fairy tale seem somewhat accessible and realistic. July 12, 2014 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
The wholesome, hopeful, let's-put-on-a-show enthusiasm may sound hokey but it's actually infectiously joyful. At the same time, Carney roughs up the edges just enough to make this fairy tale seem somewhat accessible and realistic.
Christy Lemire
This soulful outing is sure to please music lovers. And isn't that everyone? July 11, 2014 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
This soulful outing is sure to please music lovers. And isn't that everyone?
Mara Reinstein
If you go in viewing this as a kind-of cinematic open mic night, you may just have a rockin' time. July 2, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
If you go in viewing this as a kind-of cinematic open mic night, you may just have a rockin' time.
Dominic Corry
Begin Again begins like a lot of movies about musicians, but because it comes from John Carney, it isn't ordinary for long. July 2, 2020 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Begin Again begins like a lot of movies about musicians, but because it comes from John Carney, it isn't ordinary for long.
Steve Persall
Begin Again a cure for the summertime movie blues. July 2, 2020 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Begin Again a cure for the summertime movie blues.
Charles Koplinski
Plays like a studio remake of Once, retaining some of the ideas and the heart but bogging them down with clumsy filmmaking and bad choices. October 31, 2019 | Full Review…
Plays like a studio remake of Once, retaining some of the ideas and the heart but bogging them down with clumsy filmmaking and bad choices.
Patrick Bromley
While we've seen Ruffalo in 'down on his luck' mode plenty of times, he carries the film with a warm and engaging performance. August 30, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
While we've seen Ruffalo in 'down on his luck' mode plenty of times, he carries the film with a warm and engaging performance.
Nicholas Bell
Though there are a few faultless moments, Begin Again's flaw lies in the fact that there's not nearly enough narrative for the runtime; it's more musical montage than movie. June 15, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Though there are a few faultless moments, Begin Again's flaw lies in the fact that there's not nearly enough narrative for the runtime; it's more musical montage than movie.
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