This movie was like a breath of fresh air. More than entertainmen with its moving theme and refreshingly convincing characters, it showed how cinema could createsomething akin to a magical experience of "dropping in" to someone else's life and enjoying the time spent there1 The songs written by the characters were so good we can't wait for the release of both a DVD and a CD!

Totally CRAP! It was so boring and all the songs sounded the same.... Maybe they were all the same songs.... Don't know.... I have no idea how it won so many awards!

This unique exploration of REAL LIFE with beautiful music is surprisingly fresh. No movie of this genre has ever successfully made a real love story out of real life. THe music is very simplstic, and it never feels boring. There are many very emotional moments that can tend to hit you when you're not expecting. This movie only has one sexual reference ("hanky-panky"), but it deserves its R rating. In the beginning, the 'F' word is dropped pervasively and occasionally slows down. The 'S' word is used once or twice in a song lyric as well. BUT THE MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL! ALso, there is a brief shot of the main character pretending to smoke from an empty hookah, but again, it is empty. Love can be confusing, and sometimes anger-inducing, but it will always come to fruition... or will it? Watch the movie to figure out. The vocals are spotless, the instrumentation is well-done, the acting is immaculate, and it make for a one-of-a-kind success. Recommended for re-watching many times. 5 STARS.

I can not imagine thinking this movie appropriate for those under 17, based on the language alone. Every other word is f**k. Should we really be telling our 13-year-olds that this kind of language is OK by letting them watch this movie? OK, the movie's content is not offensive, but it is rated R for language, and that recommendation should be followed. I am disappointed in Commonsense for recommending it for age 13.

More PG-13 than R, just a lot of language. Pretty good, kind of boring for teens at times.

This is a fantastic movie for everyone, and kids should definitely be allowed to see it. Trust me parents, they've heard this language already and it's not going to hurt them if they hear it 10 times in this movie. Once is one of the best movies of the year.