Amazing soundtrack that hums in your ears long after watching the movie. The love story is pretty and perfect too. And the ending was just so much better than other movies of this kind.

Charming is the best way to describe this film. There are no surprises, no fresh insights, and no outstanding cinematic techniques. However, there is nothing like watching a movie in which the actors don't really have to act much at all. The story is simple but the characters are sincere and lovable. Not earth shattering, but definitely worth seeing.

Normally I loathe musicals, but here the music and simple but sweet story complement each other so wonderfully that I quickly caved. Mainly using the lyrics to give insights into the characters' history worked nicely, and the chemistry between the leads was pretty effective. But most important; I really liked the songs.

Lovely and inspirational. The film beautifully captures the spirit of creativity and the joy of collaboration. Hansard and Irglova make a fantastic pairing, they have a charming and genuine chemistry together. The cinema verité style gives the proceedings an immediacy that puts your right inside their hearts. There are no huge reveals, no big surprises, no shocking twists or triumphant clapping scenes. Just a simple and understated but highly lovable piece of work, with terrific music as well.

I watched the whole movie with a big smile on my face. Songs were amazing.

Very touching and personal film .

The movie has a voyeuristic quality to it that really adds to the experience. At no point did I feel like I was watching a film, but rather that I was peering in on two real people. I found myself so absorbed by these characters that I didn't even notice they didn't have names until after it finished. Hansard's songs are wonderful, and he has an amazing voice. Irglova recalls many girls I have known who've made me forget my baggage and believe in love again. An honest, relatable, excellent film.

It has a simple premise and the plot isn't exactly what I would call great. But the amazing soundtrack and the palpably real chemistry between the two leads elevate this film into a sweet and heartbreaking love story, and a completely unpretentious one.

Falling slowly is a cute song but...

i nearly turned this off after the first half hour. thankfully, i didn't, because it manages to be sweet without succumbing to nicholas sparks levels of emotional manipulation.