cast<\/a> non-professionals because \u201ca lot of very bad habits that are taught to [professional kid actors] by acting coaches\u201d.<\/p>\nThe movie revolves around Conor, an Irish boy in his teens, who has just been transferred from a private to a Catholic school. He has a hard time adjusting to the new hostile environment but finds consolation through music suggested by his brother. After meeting model, Raphina, he decides to form a band to impress her. This coming-of-age drama is about Conor finding his identity as well as his place in life, all of which were triggered through the appearance of Raphina.<\/p>\n
Music plays a great role in the movie in true Carney fashion. The soundtrack is comprised of 80\u2019s hits, such as \u201cRio\u201d by Duran Duran and \u201cInbetween Days\u201d by The Cure, which are quite the treat to anyone who\u2019s an adamant music lover. Still, the original tracks are the stand-out ones, such as the satirical \u201cBrown Shoes\u201d and the melancholic \u201cGo Now\u201d by Adam Levine.<\/p>\n
The low-budget movie\u2019s blue and yellow palette is beautifully constructed through production design. It matches the serious themes it addresses, such as; the sense of home, family and identity. Watch out for unusual splashes of colour; they serve an incredible metaphor. The band truly stands out as something unique in the dead-end, Irish town.<\/p>\n
The romance is heartwarming and relatable. It\u2019s hard to find yourself rooting against Raphina and Conor. The dynamics are understandable and even during times of turmoil, you know they will make it through. After all, she was the reason his life literally burst into colour, after all. Their ending was perhaps the miss for me… but I\u2019ll avoid spoilers.<\/p>\n
As for the brother that I briefly mentioned, I thought his role was the only one that did not settle well with me. He serves an important role by being the person Conor doesn\u2019t want to turn to, yet he still gives the most essential advice to our protagonist. I think it\u2019s contradicting, but you should keep an eye out for his character and see for yourself.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, \u201cSing Street\u201d is an incredible coming-of-age romantic dramedy that leaves you feeling nostalgic and hopeful. It rich in teenage optimism and anyone can see themselves within a majority of the characters. This love story will be an incredible way to start off the month of Valentine\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Sing Street will be screened in C403 on Wednesday at February, 7 2018 at 6:00pm.<\/p>\n
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