Sing Street 4K 2016 Ultra HD 2160p

Story Movie

Conor is just an ordinary teenager. Not only is he having a hard time adjusting to his new school, but he also falls for an unattainable beauty. To impress her, he forms a rock band and starts playing.

Review 4K Movie

When John Carney—the future director of "On the Edge", "Once", and "Once in a Lifetime"—was in school, he was one of those kids who drifted through the school hallways like a ghost and seemed like a wallflower, even though inside they harbored unique and extraordinary personalities. As with most such children, music became John Carney’s true salvation—it gave him meaning, direction, and the opportunity to express himself. The director revisited this period while searching for a story for his new film. The idea of telling the story of a lost young man who finds himself through music appealed greatly to Carney, and he began working on a screenplay that would eventually become the film "Sing Street"—an appealing blend of teen drama and a unique romantic comedy.

It’s the 1980s. Ireland is going through tough times, and the protagonist’s family is falling apart. Financial problems caused by his parents’ impending separation radically change his life, and he seeks a way to truly make his mark. That way turns out to be music—music that looks to the future rather than dwelling on the past. First and foremost, John Carney’s new film *Sing Street* isn’t a story about love for a girl, but a story about love for music and an unbridled desire to create and experiment. Imagine you’re writing an autobiography and you’re told that for each chapter of your life, you need to choose a soundtrack. If this task seems insanely difficult to you, then don’t even bother watching "Sing Street"—only those who go through life with music and understand the full beauty of both its creation and its appreciation can truly appreciate this film. Not to mention that John Carney’s new film isn’t just something to watch—it’s something to listen to as well—and thankfully, the director has absolutely no trouble providing you with wonderful music for the latter.

But "Sing Street" isn’t just a story of love for music and a girl; it’s also a tale of the thirst for freedom. The protagonist casts aside unnecessary conventions that stand in the way of his self-expression or simply make no sense on their own. For him, creativity becomes like a giant eraser that rapidly wipes away fear and insecurity. That’s why *Sing Street* will not only be a great gift for those who love music with all their heart and soul, but it can also become a true anthem for nonconformists and slightly crazy dreamers. And finally, *Sing Street* is simply a good independent film, starring exclusively young people with no acting experience who, nevertheless, can outshine many of their famous and seasoned colleagues in the industry.
It is precisely the charisma of the lead actors that makes this film such a unique ode to youth and everything it brings with it—openness, the desire to resist, to be better, and to take risks.