Sing Street (2016)

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Director:

John Carney

Writers:

Simon Carmody (story), John Carney (screenplay)

Stars:

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 13 wins & 38 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo	...	Conor
Kelly Thornton	...	Ann
Maria Doyle Kennedy	...	Penny
Jack Reynor	...	Brendan
Aidan Gillen	...	Robert
Ian Kenny	...	Barry
Ben Carolan	...	Darren
Percy Chamburuka	...	Ngig
Mark McKenna	...	Eamon
Don Wycherley	...	Brother Baxter
Des Keogh	...	Brother Barnabas
Kian Murphy	...	Mick Mahon
Dolores Mullally	...	Dinner Lady
Lucy Boynton	...	Raphina
Marcella Plunkett	...	Eamon's Mum

Storyline

This is the beginning of the eighties and everybody is moving to the beat of Pop music, as the brand-new concept of the music video appears on television for the first time. However, in Dublin, Conor, a teenager with a sensitive heart, is trying to deal with a tense family relationship, reconnect with his older brother while dealing with the hostile environment in his new public school. And then one day, he sees her. Tall, with long chestnut hair, a buttery complexion and big, dark eyes; an enigmatically beautiful girl standing in front of his school's gate, indolently observing people passing by. But who is she and how could a boy ever get noticed by such a distant girl? That's easy. He would form a band. Surprisingly, with every lyric Conor writes, the gap narrows and with every song he plays, her heart fills with affection. In the end, before a sea of opportunities lying ahead of them, what will the future hold for a brave love like this?

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Plot Keywords:

bullying | brother brother relationship | falling in love | teenage boy | dublin ireland | 

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Taglines:

Boy meets girl. Girl unimpressed. Boy starts band.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including strong language and some bullying behavior, a suggestive image, drug material and teen smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Japan]

Country:

Ireland UK USA

Language:

English French Latin

Release Date:

17 March 2016 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Mlodzi przebojowi

Filming Locations:

St. Catherine's Park, Hanbury Lane, Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$63,573, 17 April 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$3,233,839, 22 July 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cosmo Films,Distressed Films,FilmNation Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is one of two films released in 2016 to use the track "Pop Musik" by M. The other is Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)

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Goofs

When the Lawlor family watches the "Rio" music video, Ann asks Brendan "Who is that guitarist" (John Taylor). Brendan responds he is cute, and teases her, but says John Taylor is a bassist, not a guitarist. The video does not show either instrument, and since Ann had never heard of Duran Duran, it is impossible for her to know that he is a guitarist, or a bassist, or whatever.

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Quotes

Brendan: Look at her. She races home every evening just to catch that last little bit of sun, have a cigarette and read her papers. She's always talking about going on a holiday to Spain, but he never takes her. That's all she gets. Then that tall tree blocks it, and she comes in. I often wonder what she's thinking about.

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Crazy Credits

One of the disclaimers in the closing credits: "This is a period film. Synge Street School, like much of Ireland, was a very different place in the 1980's [sic] than it is now. Today Synge Street School is a progressive, multi-cultural school with an excellent academic record and a committed staff of teachers."

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Connections

Featured in Hollywood Express: 670 (2016)

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Soundtracks

Waiting for a Train
Composed by Harry Vanda & George Young
Performed by Flash & the Pan
(c) & (p) J. Albert & Son Pty Limited
Used with permission

User Reviews

My Favorite movie of 2016 so far.

The movie to beat this summer isn't a superhero movie.Its a movie about a teenager forming a band to try and impress a girl. What a wonderful and beautiful movie this. I was smiling and hugging myself throughout. So light and warm hearted and funny and yet deep and powerful. The Music is amazing even the original songs are fantastic. It is directed by the great John Carney who directed one of my favorite movies about music, Once. This is one of the best coming of age stories I've ever seen. It stands with Say Anything, Stand By ME, Perks of Being a wallflower, The fault in our stars. Please just go watch this movie. Please. I Loved it. ***** out of 5.