Flora and Son

Apart from some excellent sequences between Hewson and Kinlan, this film is an absolute cheese fest best suited for the Hallmark Channel. Shocked by the positive reviews.

Another gem from John Carney, possibly his finest yet. If you are familiar with his movies you'll know the deal, real life, dreams, crushing reality, self discovery, epiphany moments and most of all it's all about the music. There is a danger with these themes of being too saccharine and schmaltzy but he escapes these traps with endearing characters who you want to succeed with their choices especially when the world seems to be against them. Eve Hewson provides plenty of sass delivering some classic lines with sardonic wit and unflinching honesty. Some of the dialogue between Jeff (her transatlantic hunky guitar teacher) and Flora has you laughing and cringing in equal measure. The Irish street scenes are a joy as ever certainly rivalling Sing Street. A triumph for music and humanity.

3.75. Carney excels at sweet mostly-feel-good comedies with music at the center.

Brilliant movie. Very enjoyable watch. Super acting.

Good character driven movie. A feel-good movie that is worth the watch. Eve Hewson was excellent in the lead role.

Another very enjoyable movie by John Carney. More gritty than others (and more than I like) but it really works.

Flora and Son is pretty rough around the edges, with the persistent harsh language and initially unpleasant characters, but there's a warm heart at the center of this movie. It's a story about the healing power of music and how it can bring people together. I was particularly impressed with Eve Hewson, who gives a performance that is quite off-putting at first, but eventually wins you over. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt is likeable, as per usual. While I don't think the songs are as catchy as the ones from Sing Street, I do think John Carney has created another impressive non-musical musical movie.

It's hard to tell a wholesome story mixed with unwholesome language and innuendo. This movie did a good job of mixing the two. Kinda like a not quite as good Little Miss Sunshine, still a decent watch.

Flora and son looked like an inspiring movie, but honestly, the amount of swearing and profanity was so off-putting and offensive that it ruined it. I think the actors tried to be authentic but it lost its appeal almost from the beginning. So disappointing - I would not recommend this movie to anyone!

Heartwarming with a strong emotional core, Flora and Son is a great addition to John Carney's canon. The charming, comedic performances pair well with a solid story, while catchy tunes round it all out. I couldn't stop smiling, and even shed a few tears. A real gem!