Song One is well-acted and definitely not the kind of feel-good romantic comedy that you may be expecting. It is a hopeful drama but it’s also quite dull and depressing in parts.

The film, written and directed by Kate Barker-Froyland starts with a 19 year-old musician played by Ben Rosenfield getting hit by a car. His sister (Anne Hathaway), in trying to do everything she can to help end his comatose state, starts a relationship with his favourite musician, James Forrester (Johnny Flynn).

Song One is a film you watch if the story and themes mentioned above intrigue you. Another reason would be if you’re more than just a casual fan of Hathaway and or folk-rock music. Otherwise, more than once or twice, you’ll likely find yourself checking the time after hitting play.

Of all the things that happened in Song One, I enjoyed the sibling relationship dynamic the most.

Lastly, ‘In April’ and ‘Little Yellow Dress’ are my favourite songs on the soundtrack. Watch it if you’re curious.

Happy Film Loving,

G