Roman Sampson
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
Maleeha Vincent
It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.
Jenni Devyn
Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.
kearin_g
God Help the Girl is a indie movie that displays songs from Scottish indie group , God Help The Girl. With a strong lead, Emily Browning charms us with her soothing voice. You have to admit as you watch the film that you want to dance and sing along to the fantastic songs. The film displays a indie vibe and the lovely feeling you earn from the movie. Olly Alexander and Hannah Murray are not shoved to the side and display their talents and play bigger roles rather than just supporting roles. We learn about friendship and love, as well as the pain Eve shows in the songs she writes.Definitely Recommend it.
kosmasp
Something I unfortunately (?) hadn't discovered prior to watching the movie. This being a musical of some sorts, it won't be everyones cup of tea (be aware of that prior to watching, not to blame the movie after wards). The acting is good, the issues are relatable. Relationships are sort of obvious (as are feelings, even if the main characters sometimes seem to be oblivious to them for whatever reason that is and the viewer won't be able to tell).As with every good musical there's also a lot of drama (this is going for the relationships and growing up, friendships and so forth). It's nicely told with an easy pace to follow. I liked the ending, which also might not be to everyones taste, but I didn't feel anything super special from the movie. Decent/good effort then
MartinHafer
God Help the Girl is a very unusual film because it is like combining an old fashioned musical with a modern angst-ridden coming of age movie. The overall results are extremely enjoyable and I was surprised that this hip film still appealed to a tragically un-hip old fogy like me!Emily Browning plays Eve, an exceptionally depressed anorexic young woman who has been getting in-patient treatment for her illness. However, she disappears one day and soon meets a very nerdy looking guy, James. They are later joined by James' friend, Cassie, and the trio decide to form a band. Now this isn't the normal sort of indie/hipster band and the trio find that they actually have a really great sound (I was very impressed by the singing). What's next? See the film.Throughout the movie, Eve breaks into song and the film has little surreal breaks during which the lyrics tell about her life and inner struggles. While Gene Kelly or Dick Powell might have done this during the golden days of Hollywood back of yesteryear, this is not something you'll see in films today. This gives the movie uniqueness. This, combined with the real likability of the quirky characters, gives the movie a charm that make it impossible to dislike. Try it yourself...I think you'll probably feel the same. And, you might just find yourself singing along with Eve or breaking into song yourself after the movie has ended.
zetes
The long awaited Belle & Sebastian musical, directed by the mastermind behind that band, Stuart Murdoch himself. You can't say he didn't get to make the exact movie he always wanted to. The original record of the songs from this musical was released way back in 2009. At the time, I remember reading a review saying that we never need an actual movie of these songs, as they were so cinematic they didn't need backing images. I never quite followed the plot of the record, which does give the movie some reason to exist. The plot is pretty simple. Emily Browning plays an anorexic girl trying to recover in an institution. When she's finally allowed to leave, she meets up with a young man (Olly Alexander) who shares her interest in musicals. Along with a third friend (Hannah Murray), they start to plot a band. There's not much to it, but it's awfully sweet (as one would expect). Hell, I've been in love with these songs since 2009, so I was easily drawn in. Browning and Murray (who has a small part in Game of Thrones as Gilly) are very easy on the eyes. Browning's quasi-romance with Alexander is plenty touching.
