Sing Street - BLURAY, Digital HD

From Once writer/director John Carney comes secret reboot Sing Street. He sure knows how to write and direct movies about motley outcasts starting bands in Ireland. On the one hand this movie bottles (at the source) a perfect cocktail of uniquely, or nearly uniquely, teenage feelings. The belief not just in the possible but in the inevitable, in the – dare I say it – destined. On the other hand, I do have to dare to say it, because the successes of this movie highlight the distance I have traveled, drifted rather, from a place where destiny, where getting the girl through the power of music, where love can cross all boundaries, or at least the Irish Sea, where losers can become kings, seemed possible, let alone destined. And again that is based on this film’s success. I imagine the cynics, if not converted, will have a harder time buying into the cheesiness of this movie than the rest of us. And I don’t bunch myself in with the rest of the cynics there, because I do bunch myself in with the converted. This movie might be tropey, it might check all of the boxes that you would expect, but in doing so manages a few good left jabs with some of the most compelling and believable characters on screen in recent memory, (You can’t watch Paper Towns or The Spectacular Now without wondering whether or not Hollywood knows what kids are anymore) with awkward moments, and anger, and sadness, in perfect measures, and moments, the sort that we can believe in because we’ve had them before. And then a good clean right hook of an original soundtrack to follow that up. Some of the best moments in the movie are when characters don’t understand what the hell other characters are talking about. Someone says something profound in The Fault in our Stars and everyone just goes wow, or worse, acts like that’s the way everyone talks all the time. Someone says something a bit complicated in Sing Street and characters argue about what it means, or call it stupid, or pretentious. It pulls you in like that. “I’ve been there. This was me. I had no idea what I wanted. But I wanted it anyway. I had no idea where I was going. And yet I went.”

This is the best film I've seen in my life I think. I cannot think of any other movie that made me so much made my heart beat and stimulated my desire of art and life of becoming something to acheive, love, art and my work everything in life. After watching this movie it was 12 am and I was afraid that I might not be able to go to sleep. But luckily I was able too. How can I start! The music that they created, the original songs are so well made that I was not able to breath. The story is something that we all have been go through in our chilhood life. A boy falls in love with a girl. He can do anything to acheive her. He even makes this band to prove that he can sing because she is a model- wanna be model- and the only way to approach her is to be a singer and work with her as make her a model in their music video model at that time. Just like the Japanese movie SHALL WE DANCE, it started with him taking dance lesson to approach to the daning teacher. This movie, he started to sing to approach to this one year older then him girl. Then he discovers that how much he loves music and how much talented he is singing and composing. Man, what a Ride!!! The movie just get better and better that I really couldn't breath. By the end of the movie, I was almost about to choke to death. When finally the band is having a concert at school and there is this one retro 50s song playing with dream like sequence is on the screen with 50 style american people are dancing with their song, it was just pure fantasy, a dream that everyone wanted to be. If you have seen CARRIE the movie where there is a Junior prom sequence is on, you might have more idea what I'm talking about. But the song is not a slow one it was more of a hillarious dance song with so much telxture beyond it. Because the girl didn't appeared at the moment and this song is actually for her. This is a love song to every girls. This is a love song for who helped the boy out who is his brother. This is all the lover out there who is seeking to expose their ability to the world. Not fame they wanted to show. The star is not they wanted to be. It is their desire to be a well known artist. IF you wanted to be opened your heart, mind and soul this is your man. If you want to stay in wonderland not knowing where your going to, be there and rot.

Love this movie. Very well made.

As one can read from the reviews here, SING STREET is a thoroughly enjoyable, "feel-good" film. Anyone who remembers the MTV-fueled 80s "modern music" scene will find plenty of nostalgia here. The new music is interspersed with 80s standards, and holds up completely..."Drive It Like You Stole It" should be smash hit in any rational universe. On one level, it's a wonderful throwback to 80s films. But there's more to this movie than that...a fact that reveals itself more and more on repeated viewings. First of all, every character has a dark reality, that is only hinted at in the various scenes. Paying attention to the dialogue will reveal some subtle, startling insights. More importantly, this film blurs the line between fantasy and reality in the character's lives. It's obvious in the "Drive It" performance, but it's there throughout. How much is really happening, versus what the characters are imagining? I was actually reminded of Terry Gilliam's work in that respect. Without giving anything away, let me just ask: Did the ending (about which many have commented here) really happen the way we see it? There's a foreshadowing of the ending during the first few minutes of the film, that suggests that the outcome was altogether not what we think it is. If none of this make any sense (and it might not since I am determined not to give away any spoilers) the movie is completely delightful on its basic level. That's one of the great things about it, and i loved it. But there's more lurking under the surface that will justify repeated viewings...

“Sing Street” is one of those rare films that feels joyful from start to finish. Set in 1980s Dublin, it follows Conor as he forms a band and discovers creativity, friendship, and self-expression through music. The pacing is lively, the tone is warm, and the movie has an infectious energy that makes it impossible not to enjoy. One of the biggest highlights is Eamon, who truly steals the show in his own gentle way. He’s the quietly gifted musician who becomes Conor’s closest collaborator—handling arrangements, instruments, harmonies, everything. But what makes him memorable isn’t just his talent; it’s his shy charm, his kindness, and his quirky love for animals. Every scene with Eamon adds warmth and humor to the film. The songwriting scenes between Conor and Eamon are especially delightful. Their chemistry is natural and fun, capturing the exhilaration of creating something new with a friend who understands you. These scenes embody what the film does best: showing how music becomes a creative bond that shapes their identities. Visually and sonically, the film embraces its 80s setting with flair. The music videos within the movie are playful and stylish, and the original songs—especially “Drive It Like You Stole It”—are incredibly catchy and emotionally resonant. While the movie touches on themes like family struggles, school challenges, and young love, it never loses its hopeful spirit. By the final scene, you're left with a renewed sense of optimism and the urge to chase your own creativity. “Sing Street” is uplifting, funny, musical, and heartfelt—a film that celebrates the joy of making art with the people who matter. An easy, enthusiastic five-star experience.

A cool movie with nostalgic vibes and cool songs

Great Movie!

Just as in Once and Begin Again, John Carney creates a story where the main character is “the music.” The songs created feel real and fit the characters and settings, becoming such an integral part of the story. Sing Street is a great coming of age story where a young boy is discovering the music of the 80’s and a romantic interest, all while learning how to write and play said music. Does he learn how to play too quickly? Does his band become really good so fast? Does he write too many catchy songs totally capable of being in the top ten with virtually zero experience? Yes to all of those but you’re not here for reality. You’re here for a fun ride. You’re here to see a great story of a character trying to follow his dreams and THAT is what you’ll get.

Ammetto che sono di parte, il film è ambientato nel 1985 e io avevo l'età dei protagonisti in quell'anno, quindi è un pò come se mi specchiassi... Detto ciò il film è davvero bello. Il regista riesce a rendere l'aria che si respirava in quegli anni sia a livello musicale che sociale e culturale. La storia è carina e i giovani attori tutti davvero bravi. Il finale è romantico. Anche mia figlia a 10 anni lo adora e, se si sorvola su qualche parolaccia, va bene per bimbi dai 10 in su.

Superbe film, qui est sorti de manière un peu confidentielle mais qui mérite plus que largement le détour. Une superbe ballade musicale dans le pop-rock des 40 dernières années, truffée de références, avec un casting au poil et un message qui donne la pêche. Tout simplement un de mes basique de films "feel good".

It's Dublin, mid 1980s. Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) is a 15 year old who lives with his mother (Maria Doyle-Kennedy) and father (Aidan Gillen), older brother Brendan (Jack Raynor), and sister. His parents are struggling financially, and they argue all the time. Brendan's a drop out and wishes he'd taken opportunities that he didn't take. Conor's been moved to a Catholic school for financial reasons and he's bullied by the school thugs: a student, and the head teacher, Brother Baxter (Don Wycherley). He has ambition, has Conor, and his thug-blackened eye focuses on the young girl, Raphina (Lucy Boynton), who he thinks looks like a model. To attract her attention, he changes his image and forms a band with his school mates. Sing Street (2016) is so refreshing that it just might make you want to get up and dance The soundtrack of Sing Street is a superb mixture of original and pop-hits from the past. I loved it, particularly Drive it Like You Stole It. It reminded me of younger days when music and fashion were everything. Well, nearly everything. Conor, who likes to be called Cosmo, is a rebel, and it's at this point that the movie becomes such fun. I didn't much care for the ending of Sing Street and I understand the writer director, John Carney, regrets the ending. I have to give a mention to other members of the cast. Oh-so-cool Eamon, the one wearing glasses, the one with incredible musical talent played by Mark McKenna and who reminded me of a young John Lennon. Ian Kenny as the school thug, Barry Bray, was hilariously obnoxious and so good in the role even right down to the head and shoulder mannerisms. He could have easily fitted into Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996). Don Wycherley, as one mother of a Brother, was excellent in an unnerving kind of way. Who in their right minds would want their kids to be in the hands of someone like that? Sadly, although Ben Carolan was great as the little red haired group manager, Darren Mulvey, I had difficulty understanding what he was saying due to the Dublin accent and the mouthful of metal. Bless. All in all it's a great movie with a super soundtrack, but there is some disturbing violence so not for the little ones. I note someone has reviewed and complained about the BluRay. I have the DVD and had no problem with it.

Irland in den Achtzigern. Conor wächst in Dublin auf - seine Familie ist relativ arm und in der Schule ist er auch Außenseiter. Durch seinen Bruder und dessen umfangreicher Plattensammlung, entflieht er durch Musik aus der Tristesse. Dann lernt er eines Tages die hübsche Raphina kennen und bittet sie in dem neusten Video seiner Band mitzuspielen. Die freut sich über das Angebot und sagt zu. Das kleine Problem ist nur: Er hat gar keine Band. Doch die ist schnell gefunden, denn einige andere Jungs, die ebenfalls eher Außenseiter sind, beherrschen zum Glück einige Instrumente. So wird in wenigen Tagen die Band SING STREET geboren. Als sie ein Stück von DURAN DURAN covern meckert Conors Bruder das Kopien sinnlos sind und man eigenes erschaffen muss. Also beginnt Conor Songs zu schreiben und die sind erstaunlich gut. SING STREET ist ein fantastisches Kleinod. Natürlich richtet sich der Streifen eher an die Generation Ü 40, da jüngere viele Dinge und auch das Lebensgefühl der 80er nicht nachvollziehen können. Ferdia-Welsh Peelo, der noch nicht eine (!) einzige Filmminute auf seinem Konto hat, spielt Conor so klasse, dass ich mich komplett in ihn hineinversetzen konnte, da er soweit von meiner Person und meinem damaligen Charakter nicht entfernt war. Aber auch die anderen Jungs der Band sind so putzig, das man sie alle sofort totknuddeln könnte. Eine sensationelle Idee war es, das Conors Bruder sehr viele Stilrichtungen der 80er hört und somit die Band nach jedem neuen Input anders klingt. Zwischen Hall and Oates, Duran Duran, Jam und Cure ist alles dabei. Zu dem jeweils neuen Song wechselt Colon auch immer das Outfit. Sieht er heute noch aus wie Robert Smith von CURE, gleicht er eine Woche später Tony Hadley von Spandau Ballett. Und auch die Songs klingen dann nach der jeweiligen Band und das ohne billige Plagiate zu sein. Eine sensationelle Idee wie ich finde. Für die Songs selbst zeichnet Gary Clark verantwortlich, der Ende der 80er Jahr mit der Band Danny Wilson kleinere Erfolge feierte. Da ich beide Alben der Band besitze und sie grandios finde, trifft er natürlich auch genau meinen Nerv. Wobei die Songs so gut sind, das sie so ziemlich jedem 80er Jahre Fan gefallen werden. Da ich bekanntlich sehr geizig bin bei der Vergabe der Höchstnote, weil mir die in vielen Foren zu leichtfertig gezogen wird, habe ich lange darüber nachgedacht, was ich an diesem Film kritisieren könnte, aber selbst kleinere Dinge, die man beanstanden könnte, werden durch den tollen Gesamteindruck regelmäßig ausgeglichen. Auf dem Soundtrack, den ich mir besorgen werde, sind übrigens alle Songs der Band drauf, aufgefüllt mit Hits aus den 80ern, allerdings eher welchen aus England, von denen viele nicht wirklich nach Deutschland schwappten. Während JAMS „A TOWN CALLED MALICE“ in England ein Riesenhit war, lief die Nummer hier unter unbekannt. Vielleicht der beste Film des Jahres: Hier passt einfach alle zusammen von der allerersten Minute. Auch die Synchronisation ist erstaunlich gut ausgefallen. Für alle Menschen 40 + die Musik lieben ein absolutes Muss!!! (videotie.de)

If you loved the 80's, or movies from the 80's, like Breakfast Club, etc., this movie is for YOU! You WILL love it!!!!