Once

I finally saw it. Once. And it fulfilled most of my expectations. It's quite a paradoxical movie. Heartbreaking yet soothing. Simple but not simplified. All the magic of a musical with all the elements of realism cinematography. Rough around the edges yet incredibly innocent. Complex characters yet we don't even know their names. The best of Irish culture yet transcending nationalistic boundaries. The perception that the movie could be made by any amateur with a camera yet the subtle knowledge that such a perception is only a testament to the complex detail and tactfulness the director must have employed. The fact that this low budget film shines in its brilliance as the big bucks flicks of Evan, Pirates, and Spidey leave much to be hoped for. The ability to connect with the characters yet have no idea where the next turn will be or how it will end.

And through the paradoxes, about three quarters through the movie, I decided that I liked it. It took me that long, but I can say now that it will not soon fade away from my list favorites. You should see it.