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Title: Begin Again (2013)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Corden | ... | Steve | |
| Keira Knightley | ... | Gretta | |
| Mark Ruffalo | ... | Dan | |
| Hailee Steinfeld | ... | Violet | |
| Yasiin Bey | ... | Saul | |
| Karen Pittman | ... | Business Woman | |
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Paul Romero | ... | Bartender |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Miriam | |
| Andrew Sellon | ... | Christian Father | |
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Ed Renninger | ... | Barman (as Edward Renninger) |
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Eric Burton | ... | Singer Songwriter #2 |
| Adam Levine | ... | Dave | |
| Marco Assante | ... | Marco | |
| Mary Catherine Garrison | ... | Jill | |
| Jen Jacob | ... | Dave's Fangirl | |
Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City. Written by The Weinstein Company
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I was a big fan of the group the Frames and was very excited when I learned about "Once" directed by John Carney and starring Glen Hasard both members of the Frames. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but it had an almost documentary like feel to it. Begin again for me was a statement about how music affects our lives and how different songs can take on different meanings for all of us. For my wife and myself , Ben Folds the Luckiest has a special meaning in our relationship, to most others, it is just another song.
I loved how Begin Again opens with a rather banal sounding song being sung by Kiera Knightly in a small nightclub as Ruffalo stands enthralled. Then for the next 15 minutes we discover why.
The movie uses music in that way several times and I felt it really worked. Your enjoyment of the film will probably be greatly determined by what you think of the music. I happened to love it. Even that banal song soon takes on all new meaning. The entire cast is great and Ruffalo certainly delivers one of his strongest performances.
I have not seen Words and Pictures. My limited knowledge of the film is that it might have a similar theme when it comes to music in our lives. This is a little feel good movie. The kind of film that is a welcome respite in Summer blockbuster season. Last year we had the Way Way back to fill this niche. This year is is Begin Again.