Sing Street (2016)

A music-laden dramedy, Sing Street follows an Irish teenager in the 80's who forms a garage band with his school mates in order to win the heart of an aspiring model. Initially terrible, the band improves, over time, and they even create music videos while the romance between the two develops. It's a simple story that works as a love letter not only to the period itself but also to its trademark synthy, pop/rock music. The soundtrack is about 50% original tracks and is further proof that John Carney is single-handedly carrying the torch for successful movie musicals. As with his earlier entries: Once and Begin Again, the story feels natural and avoids the camp and/or goofy dialogue that often accompanies this genre. Easy to watch; easy to listen to; easy to enjoy.

8/10