Sing Street

 

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Sing Street is about a kid living in Dublin, Ireland who wants to impress a girl he thinks is pretty. He unintentionally tells her that he’s in a band, and asks her if she wants to be in a video. He and some friends then form a band, and things kind of take off from there. There’s not really anybody huge in this movie (which is kind of refreshing). I think Littlefinger from Game of Thrones is the most recognizable actor in the movie. The characters all feel real. They have good moments and are generally pretty likable, but they also have their flaws and imperfections too. You easily understand the chinks in the armor. A lot of this has to do with the fact that we all kind of face a lot the issues the characters in the movie face. For example, the main character Conor deals with being the child his parents practically put on a pedestal. Teenagers often face having to deal with being viewed as the perfect child, and they often feel strained because they have something to live up to. He’s part of a poor family. His parents spend almost every waking moment fighting. Jack Reynor is incredible as Conor’s older brother, a pothead who is also a college dropout, whom Conor idolizes, despite the two showing their differences. This movie proves that Mr. Reynor should stay away from Michael Bay movies from here on out. Lucy Boynton is the standout here, to me, though.She plays Raphina, the girl who incites the creation of the band Sing Street. Ms. Boynton delivers what I believe to be the movie’s most layered (and best) performance. She’s funny, and there’s a potential darkness to the character that’s hinted at every now and then. The girl has her hopes, but she also has her insecurities. The movie’s soundtrack should also be commended too. It’s incredible, almost being a character in and of itself. Some people may be turned off by the movie’s slower pace, but I didn’t mind it. The movie is directed by John Carney. After seeing his work on this movie, I’m curious to go back and see some of his earlier work because I loved what he did here. This is one of those movies that I had no problems with, whatsoever. 

10 / 10