Customer Ratings & Reviews

Once is wonderfully unique and it contains some stunning music, but dramatically the film often feels inert and half formed, a series of vignettes rather than a well constructed story. Carney seems only too aware of these facts, given some of the comments he makes in his commentary and on the featurette included on this Blu-ray disc as a supplement. But there's a certain ineluctable charm to Once that helps it to overcome some of its flaws, and the music in the film acts as a soothing balm that washes over some of the rough corners on display in other parts of this outing. High definition can only do so much with limited source material, and that's the case with both the video and audio presentations here. With all these caveats in mind, Once still comes Recommended.

This is the director's 1st movie that I know of. The music is great!!! It is what's keeps the movie going esp. in the beginning where it is somewhat slow and a little undeveloped HOWEVER it gets very good once they go into a recording studio. I found the music much better than "Inside Llewyn Davis" (their song won the Academy Award) and it was more upbeat as well as the lead character much more likable! The music alone is worth the whole movie. I will look forward to more movies from this director as well as more music from the 2 lead characters!

Heard about the movie after a friend saw the Broadway Show and raved about the music. I liked the story and their dialogue for the most part. Some of it was hard to understand due to the strong accent. The insight into the music recording process was fun to see.

Pacing might be considered a bit meandering in this film, but the music and subtle but genuine performances and setting feel great. The music of course the film's heart and soul, and it's worth at least one watch simply to enjoy that :-)

Such a great movie , Glenn Hansard is an amazing singer and performer. This movie has a lot of heart. You can tell it was made by musicians it, truly captured the creative and demo recording process in very subtle and concise manner and told a great simple story. Highly recommended!

Used to have it on DVD, but misplaced it somewhere. I'd been looking for it on blu ray, it was finally released in that format. I'd been trying to buy it, but it has been sold out every time I've tried to buy it. Great movie, great soundtrack!

This film is an unconventional love story told through music. Evokes similar feelings to those felt after watching La La Land, except I feel this has a happier conclusion.

This is one of my favorite movies, and it took me by surprise. A beautiful indie film about two people who meet and make beautiful music together. This is a must-see film!

Fantastic music-driven drama dealing with the realities and complexities of modern relationships. Great music from Glen Hansard of The Swell Season and Markéta Iglova.

We picked this up as we love the soundtrack. It is a timeless story and we hope to see the musical one day. Only complaint is there was no digital copy.

Saw the play and wanted to see the movie. It was ok. Music good and it follows the author theme too!

This movie leaves anybody who watches it in tears. I won't offer spoiler alerts. Just go see it!

Great movie, interesting plot and definitely would recommend it, if the play should ever come around I would see that too

Every once in a while a movie comes along that is so pure that you just can't help but love it. That movie is Once

I love this film, had it on dvd, but have been looking to up grade to Blu-ray version, very glad I found it at Best Buy

The movie Once was a very cute movie with wonderful music and an unexpected ending.

Can enjoy the songs within context of the movie whenever I want without having to watch from the beginning.

I simply love this movie - the music is fantastic and the story is very touching. I highly recommend this one!

2 talented musicians/songwriters came together. In real life, this duet records/performs as Swell Season.

I Found the movie to be excellent and something the whole family can enjoy together Kept our interest the whole time