Once Can a Film With a Budget of $2 Make It Big

   All I knew about the film Once was the 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so I had high expectations. Besides that score, I knew nothing. I mean, I knew that music had apart of it, but that was it.

   Throughout the film I enjoyed the male lead quite a bit, but I'm sorry, I couldn't deal with the foreign lead actress. Her accent, in my opinion, was a little difficult to understand at times. It's the actress, not the role if you ask me. The budget, however, did not distract me too much as one would think. Sometimes I was a little, "Ehhh, that was rough." but nothing too bad. The absolute entire time though, even with opening comedic scene, I could see this film as a play. It had the type of comedy, characters, plot, I mean, it's a musical too! I just feel this would be so great. This way it also removes the low budget that most likely distracts many. Picture it, the opening scene would just work. People who see plays expect that very same type of comedy, perhaps without the cussing, but still. Add in some choreography for the occasional songs, and voila! It can be done, and it will be loved. There were no amazing backgrounds and a quite small cast. This would be a great play for anyone. Cheap, few actors, and a great story.

   If I ever direct a play for anything that isn't my own work, this is what I'm doing. I'll show people how great this will be and you watch, it'll be everywhere.