A chance encounter between a down-and-out music business executive, and a young singer songwriter new to Manhattan, turns into a promising collaboration between the two talents.A chance encounter between a down-and-out music business executive, and a young singer songwriter new to Manhattan, turns into a promising collaboration between the two talents.A chance encounter between a down-and-out music business executive, and a young singer songwriter new to Manhattan, turns into a promising collaboration between the two talents.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 18 nominations total
Ed Renninger
- Barman
- (as Edward Renninger)
Jennifer Li Jackson
- Mim
- (as Jennifer Li)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
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- TriviaThe apartment that is given to Gretta (Keira Knightley) and Dave (Adam Levine) in New York City is the real house of Levine and his wife, Behati Prinsloo.
- GoofsWhen Dave Kohl wins the Music Gong and Gretta, Steve, and Dan watch the video on the laptop, the audience screams out "Levine".
- Crazy creditsThe end credits accompany Gretta and Dan negotiating the release of her album and releasing it, followed by Dan getting reports on the sales. This is followed by stills of scenes from the film with the musicians performing at their various locations, and celebrating at the end.
- SoundtracksStep You Can't Take Back
Written by John Carney, Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois
Performed by Keira Knightley
Featured review
This is a feel good movie about musicians making an album. Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley play producer and song writer who team up to make a demo filmed all over the city. The songs are pleasant and the characters are sympathetic and likable even Hailee Steinfeld as Mark's daughter. There is a nice dynamic between the characters which makes the movie enjoyable to watch. There is almost as much music as a musical but it doesn't feel much like a musical.
Who knew Keira could sing so well? She doesn't have the most powerful voice but her singing is musical and right for the type of songs. Mark looks suitably scruffy for the fallen on hard times composer. Nice cameo by Ceelo Green and Adam Levine who sings quite a few songs.
Movies like this are pleasant and uplifting to watch - if you want a break from action or violence of summer blockbusters.
Who knew Keira could sing so well? She doesn't have the most powerful voice but her singing is musical and right for the type of songs. Mark looks suitably scruffy for the fallen on hard times composer. Nice cameo by Ceelo Green and Adam Levine who sings quite a few songs.
Movies like this are pleasant and uplifting to watch - if you want a break from action or violence of summer blockbusters.
- phd_travel
- Jul 2, 2014
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- Also known as
- Can a Song Save Your Life?
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Box office
- Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,170,632
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $134,064
- Jun 29, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $105,539,577
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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