Songs for Amy

2014年 • 103分

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‘Songs for Amy’ is a darkly comedic love story, set in the west of Ireland and New York, about a musician, Sean O’Malley (Sean Maguire), who writes an album for Amy, the girl he loves (Lorna Anderson), in an attempt to redeem himself. The album takes him on a roller-coaster journey where he is both helped and hindered by his misfit bandmates. Directed by BAFTA and EMMY-nominated Konrad Begg, ‘Songs for Amy’ has a terrific ensemble cast. The film stars Sean Maguire (LA Blues) in a breakthrough role and Lorna Anderson (Mausam). They are joined by the bandmates Barry Ward (Silent Witness), Ross Mac Mahon and Ford Kiernan (Still Game, Gangs of New York). Kevin Ryan (RAW, Copper) plays the pop icon, JJ. The film also features Gavin Mitchell (You Instead), James Cosmo (Braveheart, Game of Thrones) and Patrick Bergin (Sleeping with the Enemy). Rock band Alabama 3 play themselves and are instrumental in leading Sean astray and eventually completely off track. The story, written by Fiona Graham, was inspired by the music scene of the west of Ireland. The film follows, largely in flashback, the joy and heartache behind Sean’s songs and the events that led him to write them. His bandmates provide the comedic backdrop to Sean’s darkest hours, and in true Celtic style, their humour is at its best when the chips are down. Set against the stunning backdrop of the west of Ireland, Galway is a character itself in the film, from the colourful and vibrant streets of Galway city, to the pretty harbours and painted pubs of the county, to the stunning Lough Cutra Castle, against the barren but romantic landscape of The Burren. These magical locations are contrasted with the bright lights of New York City when the story crosses the Atlantic. ‘Songs for Amy’ has been dubbed ‘the musician’s film’ due to its authentic portrayal of the eclectic music scene of Ireland and because of the incredible original soundtrack with songs by Ultan Conlon and Jim Mckee, rock band Alabama 3, Patrick Bergin, and Irish folk singer Eleanor Shanley, as well as music from Tom Paxton and Jono McCleery. Produced by Sonny and Skye Productions and Seafaring films, ‘Songs for Amy’ is a film about the story behind a musician’s songs, about love, friendship, loss and regret and ultimately about hope.

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I can't recommend this movie highly enough. Sean Maguire is outstanding in the lead role, a guy who lost his girl and tries to win her back by writing an album of songs for her. Sean's performance is so real and heartbreaking and funny and sweet and... well, I could go on forever. Very unlike other roles he's played in comedies and parodies, this is a real down to earth guy and Sean plays him to perfect with never a missing note. The music in this film will capture your heart and stay with you long after. Buying the soundtrack on iTunes is an absolute must. I have had it on loop for days and still not tired of it. Sean sings 5 of the 7 tracks and his voice is amazing. So full of emotion, some of the songs literally choke me up. The cinematography is wonderful. The scenes of Galway and the Irish countryside will make you want to get on a plane for Ireland. The other actors in the film do an amazing job as well--there is not one off note about the acting in any of them. I loved this film and it will be on my rewatch list whenever I am in the mood for a funny and sweet, heartbreaking and hopeful film about love and friendship.

What could be better than a wonderful love story featuring Sean Maguire. An amazing cast, skillfully written, and the music will touch your heart with Sean's lovely voice and Ultan Conlon's lyrics. A must see romance.

Great Irish romance....really glad a checked it out.