Begin Again

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  • 2014


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81 % Certified Fresh
$ 9 Million
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Positive Reviews 135
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.0
The audience is noisy and indifferent, and Grettas performance is awkward. Av Club
1.5
The movie doesnt actually get to this backstorywhich hits on every clich about artists losing their identity and relationships to fameuntil halfway th .. Av Club
3.8
Ultimately, any movie that is driven by music should leave you humming as you leave the theater. Rogerebert
3.0
The movies fun, though its a mite too familiar and feels like a re tread of Once. Common Sense Media
3.0
Can a Song Save Your Life explores this scenario with a light touch but plenty of entertainment value. Indie Wire
4.0
Performance cheats aside, Gregg Alexanders music is undeniably the best thing about Can a Song Save Your Life Variety
4.0
The two have a terrific chemistry together despite the age differential, and that its a respectfully platonic one may be the films biggest distinguish .. We Got This Covered
2.0
The latest aggressively beguiling musical dramedy from Irish director John Carney (Once) could be subtitled Be charmedor die! Time Out
4.0
And Carney cant meet a clich without tippy toeing very close to it. Time Out
4.0
I found it moving, funny and really rather charming, provoking more than enough laughter and tears to dispel my underlying anxieties about the live pe .. The Guardian
2.0
John Carney is the writer director who created the much loved microbudget love story, Once, about a busker; it was a festival smash and was turned int .. The Guardian
2.0
Could just one number, performed weedily by Keira Knightley at the beginning of this romcom, cause your body to self combust at the prospect of enduri .. The Guardian
3.8
Inebriation and cinema often exist in paradoxical relation to each other: Excepting the broad comedy of The Hangover and its ilk, the tendency among f ..
3.1
Begin Again stars Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley in a cant miss setup to make a romance starved moviegoer salivate.Which makes it all the more painf ..
4.0
It is a charming and compassionate film that celebrates music and friendship. Screen Daily
3.5
That doesnt exactly make him an outlier in the world of sappy musicals, but Carney has a knack for giving sentimental showbiz fairy tales the texture .. Vulture
4.0
The films quiet pleasures creep up on you.STORY: Toronto: Can a Song Save Your Life The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Its no Once hell, its not even Nick & Norahs Infinite Playlist but if one is willing to accept the poppy indulgence of it all, Begin Again is equally ..
2.5
But the movie fatally mistakes sincerity for good taste and believes too much of its own nonsense. The New York Times
3.5
The performances in the film are first rate, but many of the supporting characters border on one dimensional. Paste Magazine
4.0
Ruffalo comes on heavy with the shambolic self pity, but seems just right for the character hes playing. Knightley, except for the dismayingly tense j .. Telegraph
4.0
Anyone who enjoyed Once will be able to appreciate the talent director Carney has for making music cinematic and cinema musical.
3.8
.(AP Photo/The Weinstein Company, Andrew Schwartz) This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Mark Ruffalo, left, and Keira Knightley in a sce .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Theres perhaps one musical montage too many, but Carney has the assurance to let the film amble, confident its understated pleasures will get you in t ..
2.0
Knightley does fine work, but shes been miscast. Her innate sophistication undermines the movies intentions right off the bat. Ny Daily News
4.0
This is a terrific movie thats guaranteed to put a smile on your face, no matter how jaded you may think you are. JoBlo
3.1
Its a self conscious calculation that inevitably limits its appeal. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Can a song save your life And can an impossibly mushy, mawkish movie make you feel good The answer to the second question, anyway, is yes. Philly
3.5
Decidedly different from super budget, superhero fare, this one is sometimes sappy but mostly engaging and definitely driven by music.
4.0
If you loved Once and are a great believer in the healing power of music, this romantic drama will speak to your heart, mind, body, and soul. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Lightning may not strike the second time to quite the same degree, but thanks to the performances and the tunes, youre likely to find yourself willing .. One Guys Opinion
1.5
All that prickly inner conflict Ruffalo is so adept at suggesting Cheery Begin Again wants none of it, offering instead lots of scenes of two characte .. Village Voice
3.1
Get past the wildly improbable music biz moments and impromptu performances that feel anything but impromptu and this all star cast and several utterl .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
From here on, you will see the same kind of story played out in many Hollywood films, as it leads to a predictable climax, the formulaic plot is filme .. Sover
3.0
10 1 5 / 10 In 2007, writer/director John Carney won over the world with his teeny tiny indie romance, Once. Emphasizing music and profound romantic f .. Blu Ray
3.0
Much of the story is resolved in a hurried closing credits montage, which suggests the narrative kept getting elbowed out by the more satisfying music .. Chicago Reader
3.1
The songs, save for a ballad that marks two very different points in a romance, are not that memorable, but Carney, a musician himself, knows how to d .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The films climax is both a paean to the indie music spirit and a commentary on the industry.
3.8
Ruffalo and Knightley make an engaging pair of colleagues and their musical adventure together results in an enchanting, gently funny and occasionally .. Usa Today
3.8
The end result is a feel good indie that may not offer any great shakes in terms of plot or characters, and yet its ultimately difficult not to be lur .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Even more than it was in Once, music is absolutely front and center in this film. Lariat
3.0
As far as the drama is concerned, it fares a bit better, even if, ironically enough, both the story and its subjects dont exactly elicit thoughts of n .. Screen It
3.0
Keira Knightley plays Greta, a Norah Jones like singer songwriter... Its a typically brave performance from an actress who is always prepared to try a .. Independent
4.0
And even if this new movie doesnt achieve the exquisite subtlety of its predecessor, Begin Again offers its own melodic delights. The Wrap
4.0
Times when you dont need a movie to save your life, you just need a movie to make you feel good. The Wrap
2.5
Its like a movie about a visionary jazz artist who sounds like Kenny G. News Day
2.5
But if this made any sense, producers would have figured it out 50 years ago. New York Post
3.0
But the film does have an overall manufactured rather than organic feel. Film Journal International ..
3.0
And the songs are hook laden, easygoing numbers that are genuinely enjoyable. Az Central
4.0
Its a witty and revealing demonstration of the art of the A&R man. Smh
3.5
For everything it brings to the proceedings, it takes something else away.That pretty much describes the whole movie. Mountain X
3.5
Do you believe in magic.Theres a lot of it in Begin Again, and its more cogent than the stuff thats meant to be gritty. Npr
4.0
The script is somewhat beside the point, but it does unfortunately lapse with some frequency into schlock.Nevertheless, the performances especially fr .. Npr
3.8
Knightley brings emotional confusion into sharp, touching focus as the pair bond over nighttime strolls and the shared love of classic pop.Carney flip .. Star Tribune
4.5
A hugely satisfying ode to entrepreneurial creativity, and a glorious love letter to New York City and the art it inspires. I love this movie so much.
3.1
Knightley transfers her undeniable movie star charm to her club chanteuse act, while Ruffalos likable loser routine, honed to perfection in a dozen or .. Toronto Star
3.5
This film is never less than pleasant to spend time with, and thats not a minor consideration when it comes to summer moviegoing. Salon
4.0
Begin Again Allan Hunter 8 July 2014 Equally sweet and endearing quasi sequel to music driven Once starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo How do yo .. Flim List
4.5
The film is deceptively simple but with complex undertones and a big heart.
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Begin Again (The Weinstein Company) Having experienced success with Once (2006), Irish writer/director John Carney does the s .. Susang Ranger
2.5
Originally titled Can a Song Save Your Life, this elusive little music infused rom com with a forgettable pop rock score performed largely (and unwise .. Observer
3.0
The film has some genuine things to say about where you draw the line between loving someone and falling in love with someone Movies
4.0
It will be worth watching it on the big screen.Then there is the part where you will watch the magic happen. Book My Show
2.5
If you dont mind the gore, you can enjoy Snowpiercer as a brutal and imaginative piece of science fiction filmmaking. New Yorker
3.5
If you dont get it from the title, there is the lead actors surname, Mulligan. The New Indian Express
4.0
(Cert 15; 104 mins) Keira Knightley is a bit of a mystery.There are films where she seems so awkward and uncomfortable that you wonder if she can act .. Express
3.0
The original songs are greatyes, Knightley sings; the acting is solid; and the story familiarly sentimental and uplifting. The Film Stage
2.5
Rather cruelly, it proves you cant go home again, especially if you try.The movie seems willfully perverse, as though Carney had taken out everything .. Boston Globe
5.0
Partly for how it demonstrates how little a movie has to deviate from an oh so repetitive format to come up with something fresh and exciting but also .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
The result is a film that, while fitting into various great traditions, still bears the unmistakable thumbprint of a singular film maker.Its gorgeous. The Irish Times
3.0
Can A Song Save Your Life is a rhetorical question in the grand scheme of a film that offers little stakes. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Tying in with the June release of the film, Batman Begins dips a clawed toe into the Dark Knights even murkier past. Total Film
4.0
Indeed, the movie is moderately obsessed with the ideal of authenticityDan and Gretta discuss it on several occasionswhich is a rather awkward positio .. The Atlantic
3.5
Ruffalo breathes life into the film that could have easily bordered on sappy and boring. Deccan Chronicle
3.0
Begin Again sets out to be a feel good movie and, despite such obvious intentions, it thoroughly succeeds. Detroit News
3.8
Those who need their movies to always have a happy ending wont be too disappointedits a pretty safe bet in a movie like thisas things are resolved in ..
3.0
Songs and films save my life every day, and I suspect John Carneys latest will be embraced by audiences everywhere who feel the same way. Hit Fix
4.4
Thats not exaggeration or hyperbole.Begin Again combines a meaningful story of redemption with some great, irresistible musical sequences. Aisle Seat
3.0
Knightley (supplying her own vocals, more than just competently so, by the way) and Ruffalo have a casual chemistry that works, and Levine is (perhaps .. Herald Sun
3.8
Yet theres something charming, even comforting about its predictability, and sweet about its tone. Nj
3.0
Its a brave move for the filmmaker, but what is also brave, is to play Luck Be a Lady and As Time Goes By, from one of the finest ever musicals in Guy .. Hey U Guys
3.0
In a complete reversal from Once, its the story, not the songs, that carries Begin Again. Oregon Live
4.5
Carneys script suffers from more than a few contrivances, but the charm of the performances both spoken and sung shines through Film Ink
3.0
Born Agains most glaring weakness, however, comes from the mere fact that this has already been done, better, by the same filmmaker. Its nice to see h .. Ner Dist
4.0
It all adds up to a little charmer of a movie and fans of Once or, indeed, anyone with a heart will be swept away by the gentle, sweet but sad story. Mirror
4.0
More than eight years since the release of Carneys debut film Once, its Broadway and West End adaptations are now going strong. Digital Spy
2.0
Its a showy role Ruffalo charges through with mumbly humor and more pain than Dan thinks hes revealing. Tamp A Bay
3.0
If you go in viewing this as a kind of cinematic open mic night, you may just have a rockin time. Flicks
3.8
But that kind of bias is a dumb reason to miss out on a good movie. Red Eye Chicago
4.0
There has to be a little bit of magic in Begin Again; how else can I explain getting sucked into a movie Ive seen a thousand times before Stl Today
3.8
One truism of showbiz success is that arcing stars face forward, not backward. Stl Today
3.0
The film is a fairy tale: sentimental but enjoyable if you put a few protective fingers in front of your face to avoid being slurped to death. Ft
4.0
Their flirty friendship plays out in a fresh, effortless way that generates some complex emotions and ideas. Contact Music
4.0
After that, Carney doesnt bother putting many obstacles in his stars way. Film Racket
4.4
But its still the kind of movie musical in which the music is the point of the storywhich by my lights is absolutely the best kindand .. Christianity Today
3.5
The film won me over with its amiable wit and rarely cloying sweetness. Vanity Fair
3.5
Its a sweet, engaging film which, if a tad too shaggy, is a warm, funny change of pace from most summer fare. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
But with zero job prospects and even less hope, it might be best to finally call it quits.In other words, its time for fate and a cheesy movie script .. Patriot Ledger
4.0
In its best moments which are not infrequent is appealing mostly on the backs of watching interesting, capable people going on with their business in .. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.6
It should be mandatory viewing for every American citizen, and would make for a great double feature with a doc called The End of America. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
But no matter how thin the drama, or thick the performances, the films firefly in a jar, midsummer nights whimsy and heart on its sleeve optimism hath .. Js Online
3.5
That alone makes it seem like a wish fulfillment fantasy, as giddy and satisfying and fake as a comic book action hero film. The Dissolve
2.0
By the end of this movie I was so far in the tank for it that my opinion probably cant be trusted. The Dissolve
2.5
Theres enough to like here, but just as much to stifle said enjoyment.The film isnt so much a near miss as it is a half hearted Xerox of a better, mor .. Cinemix Tape
3.5
But the movie is interested less in music superstardom than the first love of music. Straits Times
3.0
The notion that the citys ambient sounds lend her demo authenticity is hard to swallow, but worse still, what we hear is studio pristinethe film wants .. Film Comment
3.0
Its just a shame there isnt more of the talented Hailee Steinfeld. One Room With A View
4.4
Knightleys chemistry with Ruffalo keeps the dramatic pings ponging in a refreshingly unpretentious tale all about the power of music to inspire, bond .. Daily Herald
4.0
Ive done my best to describe its approach to life and art without giving away the best aspects. Crave Online
3.0
Thankfully Begin Again doesnt take the predictable routes; it seems to actively reject the easy romantic tropes. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
Begin Again an approach thats very commercial, which is ironic when one considers its plot. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
Writer director John Carney cant even remain interested in that very basic plot for an entire features running time, letting his long awaited mainstre .. Streaming Quickflix
3.8
With its cornball narrative and unlikely developments, Begin Again is about as grounded in reality as How to Train Your Dragon 2. Yet the picture is s .. Clclt
3.5
Begin Again is a more polished studio effort with much bigger stars, and yet it recaptures much of the magic that made Once so special.
3.0
Thats not to say that Knightley doesnt eventually become a charming presence in the film, its just that shes never really a believable chanteuse, and .. Ion Cinema
4.0
Boy already met girl, girl already left boy, that was Once. What can a filmmaker do after that John Carney doesnt fully succeed Twice, but there are s .. New City Film
3.0
Carney is wonderful at evoking the joy of music, its healing powers, and the way it connects us to each other and the universe. Movie Mom
4.0
A decent feel good flick that features also decent music. The real reason to see it is the acting especially that of Mark Ruffalo who gives a career b .. Tri City Herald
5.0
People who love music, people who love great films, and people who love both, are sure to love Begin Again, an exquisite film by John Carney, who wrou .. Qc Times
3.0
The idea behind Gretas album may be a little gimmicky, but the city wide recording sessions provide some great visuals to accompany the musical sequen .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Relationships dont always go where we might expect and theres a nice, sly take on a recent phenomenon in music that gets just the right amount of push .. Assignment X
3.0
John Carney, breakout director of Once, is back with a redemptive tale of love and redefinition; unfortunately Begin Again takes a while time to find .. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
Knightleys bullish Britishness and Ruffalos bruised charm provide a pleasingly gentle, unsentimental chemistry and, heck, theres even James Corden on .. Sky
4.0
Is as much about the love of music and its ability to heal as it is about the various relationships it essays. Richard Crouse
1.8
Plays like an endless and quickly tiresome string of movie montages. Film.com
5.0
That most of the songs contain infectious hooks doesnt hurt either. Illinois Times
3.0
Keira Knightley brings a sweet soul to John Carneys delightful sort of sequel to his low fi hit, Once. Little White Lies
3.0
Basically, its the cinematic equivalent of purchasing an entire album, enjoying the entire thing, but over time realizing that you only care for about .. Ut Sandiego
3.0
Somehow, none of it quite gels. Theres no need for a romance actually, I applaud Carney for avoiding that clich but nothing seems to evolve between Gr .. Saportare Port
3.1
The best thing about Begin Again is what its not. Its not a love story, or at least not a conventional love story; its more of a friendship story betw .. Commercial Appeal
4.5
Overall a darling, unassuming film that strikes powerfully resonant emotional chords. L.A. Biz
3.6
However, a fantastic cast, engaging direction and truly good music mean that the movie can elevate itself above its stale story and two dimensional ch .. Flixist
3.0
Director John Carney has committed no cinematic crime in delivering a sticky, frequently cloying and entirely inauthentic romance. O Canada
3.0
Carneys retread never gets close to replicating the stunning emotional core of Once it doesnt have the same ability to tug at the heartstrings and fee .. Birmingham Mail
3.0
Feminists will not appreciate this movie for its blatant slut shaming. Bust
3.5
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/film/film reviews Cached The discovery of human remains in rural bushland in Western Australias south is not sus .. Google
3.0
Mark Ruffalo doesnt actually sing like Glen Hansard does in Once and Kiera Knightly is not nearly as good a singer as Marketa Irglova. rachelsreviews.net
4.4
Bonds born out of art, and specifically music, are nothing new in the movies, but Carney conveys the uniquely exhilarating romance of the creative pro .. The Movie Report
5.0
An enchanting musical adventure amounting to the best kept cinematic secret of the summer! At least until now. Baret News Wire
4.5
Grettas own songs arent the type to grab you by the throat, but performed with soulful sweetness by Knightley they slowly sink their hooks into you, j .. Movie Talk
3.8
You cant really blame writer director John Carney for trying, but despite a few very nice moments, this bigger, slicker follow up mostly argues that O .. Sun Times
3.0
A movie that mocks artistic sellouts and then sells out itself is like a cop who chases a criminal before accepting a bribe to let him go. Charlotte Observer
2.0
Begin Again is corny, improbable and generally a great deal of fun. Dallas News
1.5
Its in parts painfully earnest, never more so than when Ruffalo sees instruments come to life while Knightley plays alone onstage, but it moves along .. The Coast
3.8
It ultimately passes the authenticity test with flying colors, however, due to strong, heartfelt performances and well written tunes that dovetail per ..
4.5
Everyone in this movie seems to be a little bit in love, and never more so than when theyre recording on a rooftop in the city, going gorgeously again .. Eugene Weekly
3.5
But heres a captivating little romantic charmer that floats along as easily as a summer love song. Neils Entertainment Picks
3.5
The film isnt perfect and it certainly isnt wrapped up in a tight little bow, but all in all, its a captivating film. Ladue News
3.8
The performances are so strong, the cast is so great, the tone is so winning and the music is so enjoyable that the whole combination just worked on m .. Christy Lemire
3.8
That Sunday, the tribal association will present the final day of its two day 30th annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow. Hampt On Roads
4.4
Carneys latest isnt quite the equal of Once, but who could have twice bottled that lightning National Post
3.3
... the scene in the bar, which is heard from two different perspectives, is remarkable.
3.8
But it shouldnt be.It is too warm and engaging, too filled with catchy tunes and the wonderful Ruffalo, for that. Sacbee
4.0
At the time, Once felt like a one of a kind movie, and I think it was, but Carney has other ideas. Insidemovies Ew
1.5
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. F This Movie!
3.8
Irish writer director John Carney is a master at depicting musicians on the cusp of something special. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..



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