Begin Again

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Begin Again

R

2014

1h 44m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Music

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Greta and her songwriting partner/lover Dave head for New York when he lands a record deal with a major label. However, Greta 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, a disgraced record executive, discovers Greta performing in a club. A mutually life-changing bond forms between the pair as they work together on Greta's first album.

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Critics Consensus

Writer-director John Carney's return to musical drama isn't quite as potent as it was with Once, but thanks to charming work from its well-matched leads, Begin Again is difficult to resist.

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Cath Clarke

Time Out

07/02/2020

4/5

What makes it special is that it's not another romance about finding a man. It's about finding your people, about being a bit lost in your twenties.

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Alissa Wilkinson

Christianity Today

04/13/2016

3.5/4

Begin Again is the best sort of summer movie, with great performances and a solid core. It's clearly a work that comes from love shared by people who enjoyed making it, and that makes it fun for us to watch out in the audience, too.

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Evan Williams

The Australian

08/11/2014

3.5/5

I've seen happier endings in Oklahoma! and Singin' in the Rain, but this one feels genuine - and in an unexpected way, deeply satisfying.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/19/2024

A

The film explores how other options could've come into play, but you still have to deal with it and you don't have to stay stuck in the heartache. The exploration of that theme is fascinating and handled really well here.

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Fausto Fernandez

Fotogramas

06/27/2022

4/5

A variation of A Star is Born... But an optimist, kind, luminous and magical [take] led by a marvelous, sentimental humanist fable about second chances. [Full review in Spanish]

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

08/17/2021

In a perfect world, Begin Again would have been up for Best Picture and more.

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Tony S

@RT22145614 Mar 15

I enjoyed this movie about a Brit who comes to New York City because her boyfriend is getting a record deal. She's a very talented songwriter and he's a budding rock/pop star. Her entry to stardom takes a different path that includes a washed up music producer, a big-time rap artist, and some friends. It's good stuff.

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Jamie S

@Jamiexx Mar 14

I’ve watched this movie 100 times over the years and I appreciate it a little more each time. What an absolute gem. The music is so good and is what makes this movie even better, and the actors were phenomenal. If you haven’t seen it, watch it, you won’t be sorry!

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Thyaagu C

@Thyaagu Mar 3

Shred emotions, emerge feel-good? Hell yes. Music fuelled rebirth? Take me in flat!!! Every tune had soul. Every instrument spoke. Violet's 'Tell me if you wanna go' final guitar bit? Oh my gosh took my heart straight away. Too good!

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Abenel Ribeiro S

@NelSicsu Feb 19

muitobom este filme

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Patrick B.

@brantpat1950 Feb 7

Great script, locations, cast, original music….. Fairly perfect

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Rob A

@RT76386004 Dec 6

An adorable tale of addiction, betrayal and redemption with Keira Knightley showcasing a surprisingly lovely singing voice. There's plenty of Adam Levine (Maroon 5) for fans to enjoy as well. A top 10 hidden gem.

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Synopsis

Greta and her songwriting partner/lover Dave head for New York when he lands a record deal with a major label. However, Greta 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, a disgraced record executive, discovers Greta performing in a club. A mutually life-changing bond forms between the pair as they work together on Greta's first album.

Director: John Carney
Producer: Tobin Armbrust, Anthony Bregman, Judd Apatow
Screenwriter: John Carney
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Sycamore Pictures, Apatow Productions, Exclusive Media, Likely Story
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 2, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 17, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.2M
Runtime: 1h 44m

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