Sunday, September 11, 2011

The Swell Season Documentary



Not at all what you expect...
What I liked:

  • As a fan of The Swell Season and the movie Once, it is always cool to get a behind the scenes look.
  • I learned a lot of new things about Markéta Irglova and Glen Hansard. 
  • Besides hearing music by The Swell Season there is also The Frames and Band of Horses.
  • I love that it was filmed in black and white.
  • The cinematography was beautiful.


What I didn't like:

  • The film lacked focus.  It wasn't about making Once.  It wasn't about the songs.  It touched briefly on these things but went all over the place.
  • It does focus on Markéta and Glen's relationship but more towards the end, when they are breaking up.  It's always difficult to watch the demise of a relationship especially when you are rooting so hard for them to make it.
Grade: B- 


http://www.theswellseasonmovie.com

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