It is said that it is a movie because it has a complete fictional story, a few fairly full characters, and a set of time-space relationships that can be believed. A lot of people think it's a big MTV, and that's a misnomer. It is not a movie that is run through by music, but by a rigorous story logic. No matter how good the music is, no matter how beautiful the picture is, it is only at the level of style.
This movie offers just the right amount of reliving. It doesn't record, nostalgia, explain problems, or seek the truth. It just takes you back to the old places, lures your memories out bit by bit, takes care of them properly, is cool enough, and puts them back. For the sake of the service, I can't help the creators if I don't praise it.
The positioning is so clever, smarter than Once, and heavier than Mamma Mia. It just lacks some real texture and originality. It feels like everything is second-hand. It is very suitable for use as the background of the party on someone's newly bought projector and monitor speakers during a class reunion. There are a lot of people and a lot of wine. Too attentive to see, to listen.
It’s okay to revisit it every now and then, because it’s already pretty good.
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