A sweet little surprise. While it's definitely overrated to a certain extent, this is still a very good film with several great moments. I absolutely loved the song "Falling Slowly" and the scenes in which it was used. The first scene featuring it is one of the best movie moments of the year so far. I also loved "If You Want Me" and the way the sequence was filmed. I wasn't a massive fan of the rest of the music, but it was tolerable. The performances were very good. Marketa Irglova was wonderful in particular - equally charming and heartbreaking. I think what really made me like this movie so much was the adorable, heartwarming ending - which made the experience of watching the film all the more rewarding. I don't know how I really feel about this movie. If all the sequences were as powerful as the three I mentioned specifically it would have been a new all-time favorite. But still, it's a touching, romantic film that I'd definitely recommend. B+

After buying the movie and soundtrack, i am a believer that the more you watch it and listen to it, the more you love it. Once truly is better the second time around!

Am I the only one that didn't like it as much on DVD?

I don't know what it is... I still like the movie. A lot. But something was different.

I liked it well enough. Some good music. Didn't love it like some, but it was decent.

***

The more I think about this movie, the more I find ways to like it.

What A MusicaL. Every scene, every shot and every conversation made in this fiLm just Looked simpLy reaL that everything seemed actuaLLy happening in reaL-time. The "FaLLing SLowLy" scene simpLy brought it to the next LeveL and as been said, is one of the greatest movie moments of 2007 if not the greatest. The rest of the musicaL sequences were great as weLL and Marketa IrgLova cannot be denied of her LovabLe performance.

A-

As I watched the movie last night, I was in constant fear that it would screw up; that the filmmakers wouldn't understand why this was magical, that something contrived or artificial would be introduced and ruin the film's simple, straightforward beauty. And you know what? It never did.

Just watched it as well, and so agree. At numerous places the film could have gone to being a sappy love story, but it never did. The ebbs and flows of the relationship were handled superbly. It's not something we see in movies any more these days, but it's actually more real.

Stayed up until 2 last night watching it. Wow. So beautiful. Amazing amazing movie.

10/10 A+

In my top 3 of 2007. I dont know where yet. Could be one. Have to think about it.

After listening to the soundtrack for the past 3 months, I finally saw it, I this movie

I really enjoyed the film. The music was wonderful and the chemistry between guy and girl was pretty much perfect. I probably need to pick up the soundtrack.

A-

This film is just charming. I loved it. A-

The soundtrack is great too.

sometimes, I wonder.. what my grade would be if this movie is not 'one of the most critical acclaimed of the year' .. would it be the same??

and sometimes, I just hate myself for cannot be 'different'..

but,

f*ck that..

I'm madly in love with this movie

Best mov..

nope.. I think, I'd rather put it this way..

A movie I love the most amongst all 100+ films I've seen this year..

A

A wonderful movie. I really enjoyed it, especially Marketa Irglova's charming performance. The songs were quite great too but a bit repetitive. It doesn't help that I'm not a big musical fan. Overall I'm very surprised that I did like it that much. B+

I also could see this movie grow on me after more viewings.

Really really liked this. I can't quite put my finger on the reason quite yet. Until the last five minutes or so I thought it'd end up with a "really above average", but something in or about the ending (o something earlier in the movie finally having an impact on me) really pushed it to greater heights. I'll definitely rewatch this in the near future - one of my friends would really adore this movie, so I'm going to watch it with him when I have the chance.

A

i'm half way through the film right now and i have to say that it is miserable and incredibly boring.

finished it. I disliked it a lot. I did like the music though.

D+

bj i cant help my taste in music is far better then yours

it was not only the music that was good, the film is like amazing man

i meant movies i think, i dont remember posting that.

I liked it, but didn't love it. I only cared for a few of the songs. I loved "Falling Slowly." It's so beautiful. I really liked "If You Want Me" and I liked "When Your Mind's Made Up." I loved moments of it, but overall I didn't fall under its spell. I loved Marketa Irglova. She was so charming.

Grade: 7/10 (B-)

Good to see some different opinions for once (pun totally intended). I thought I was alone on the "pretty average" boat here with bradley.