Sing Street 4K 2016

And at the end of the movie, tears welled up in my eyes—tears of betrayal—because I suddenly felt young again. I actually felt it, not just remembered it... It’s that indescribable feeling of living exactly as you want to, doing exactly what you desire. To break free, no matter what, from the confines of the conventional, the mundane, the gray. To find like-minded people, to rejoice in your own success and that of your friends, and to share in each other’s sorrow.

The spontaneity of the young actors’ performances is very moving. Without any tension, it’s as if they’re improvising what they’ll do next on the spot. The film requires almost no sets. Everything takes place on the street or, as we say, in the courtyard—in Irish neighborhoods that aren’t exactly the wealthiest. This is how music and a new world are born in the hearts of those who are truly searching, no matter what... The film undoubtedly captivates with its unpretentious—at first glance—style, which clearly contrasts with the trends in cinema of recent years. And of course—the music; it’s not just background here—it’s a central character in the film.