You can tell a lot about a person by what's on their playlist :Begin Again

AJ
Nov 24, 2018
2 min read

Begin Again is a 2013 American musical comedy-drama film written and directed by John Carney and starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. After the success of his 2007 musical film Once, Carney wrote the script for Begin Again in 2010 and employed Gregg Alexander to compose most of the film's music. With an US$8 million budget, production began in July 2012 with filming taking place in various locations around New York City. The film premiered in September 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released theatrically on June 27, 2014, in conjunction with the release of the film's soundtrack. It has grossed over $63 million worldwide and received mostly positive reviews from critics. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lost Stars".

Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her songwriting partner/lover Dave (Adam Levine) head for New York when he lands a record deal with a major label. However, Gretta is suddenly left on her own when Dave gives in to the temptations that come with his newfound success. Things take a turn for the better for her when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record executive, discovers Gretta performing in a club. A mutually life-changing bond forms between the pair as they work together on Gretta's first album.

If you are a music fan , then it is a party for you. The movie is a simple presentation of the life of two people who loves music. But the way the director is presenting it make the real difference. He is trying to showcase the struggles of people related to music industry and also how they choose their priorities. Throughout the show the lead pairs are dominating with their natural magnificent acting. I am sure this movie is going to stay with you for a quite long time.

Release date : June 27, 2014

Running time : 104 minutes

Director: John Carney

Pros : Music,Movie Execution, Lead acting pair steals the show

Cons : Simple story

Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTRCxOE7Xzc