Begin Again
Rated R and Released in Grand Rapids 7/11/14
Reviewed 7/15/14 at Celebration North Theatre
with Cindy
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| 3 1/2 out of 5 Js in QUIET Rating System |
Who would have known Kiera Knightly (portraying Greta) has a great voice. She stars in this surprisingly sweet lovely film and sings her way through it smartly! it is billed as a comedy but it is a drama with some comedy, which is fine but good to know. Cindy and I both adored this movie.
Adam Levine (Dave) as her BF and special appearance by Cee Lo Green add to the appeal. Loved every second they were on screen except when Levine sported a beard. Yucko!
Rocker, crooner Dave comes to fame just as the lovebirds' hits come to fruition, but that of course has negative repercussions on their relationship. Then as his fame "hits" so does their relationship. Hits the rocks, that is. A drunken ex-music exec Dan (Mark Ruffelo) discovers Greta strumming along in a bar and the rest is history. All over NYC they record the alternative Greta's music with her makeshift band. A HIT - at least with the movie audience. This is an endearing story that I promise will leave you feeling schmaltzy. If you DON'T see this in the theatre, then no promises!
QUIET Rating system: 3 1/2 Js
Quality: JJj
Understood story: JJJJ
Interest: JJJj
Entertainment: JJJj
Time: JJJJ
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