Cert 12A
106 mins
BBFC advice: Comtains infrequent strong language, dug use, moderate sex references, smoking
The word feelgood is so overused in movie reviews that I try to avoid it but I can't think of any better adjective to describe John Carney's Sing Street.
Indeed, the last musical to give me such a buzz was Hairspray nearly a decade ago.
Sing Street surrounds a gawky teenager (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who starts a band to impress a girl (Lucy Boynton) after having an uncomfortable transfer to a church school.
The problem is that he can't sing very well and cannot play any instruments but what he does have is unstoppable enthusiasm.
So, he recruits a group of geeks, including one (Mark McKenna) who seems able to play every instrument invented.
Sing Street is set in 1985 and has many of the usual features of teen dramas and comedies - namely, arguing parents, annoying siblings, a school bully and aggressive teachers.
In this case. Aidan Gillen and Maria Doyle Kennedy play our hero's mum and dad who are in the midst of splitting up.
But even this cannot soften his focus on winning the girl of his dreams, however unattainable she appears to be,
And along the way, there is some great original music played in parallel with some brilliant hits from the time from the likes of Duran Duran and The Cure,
Walsh-Peelo is a peach in the lead role, initially shy and beleaguered but gaining in confidence and charisma as the film progresses, Boynton is nicely downplayed and mock-experienced.
But it is the sum of the parts which makes Sing Street so refreshing, Great music, care with its 80s backdrop and a smashing story.
Reasons to watch: one of the best feelgood films of the year
Reasons to avoid: a bit cheesy at times
Laughs: three
Jumps: none
Vomit: yes
Nudity: none
Overall rating: 8.5/10
Star tweet
The boys are on the move again! Got ma lucky shoes on so nothing can go wrong. #SingStreet @_MarkMcKenna_
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