Once
In a word; brilliant.
In a few more words; Once is a diamond in the rough.
It’s equal parts movie and music, effectively blurring the lines between the two. I didn’t know whether I was watching a romantic fiction, a documentary, or a music video. Maybe that’s why I liked it so much. I don’t remember feeling this way about a film since Almost Famous. It’s refreshingly unpolished, uplifting, sentimental, and bittersweet (though ultimately more sweet than bitter).
It’s a perfect slice of life. Watch it. Listen to it. Experience it.