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格蕾塔跟隨音樂家男友戴夫來到美國，在這里戴夫有著更好的事業(yè)機會，孰料戴夫來到紐約不久就開始劈腿，令格蕾塔傷心欲絕。失去了愛情，格蕾塔在偌大的陌生城市里找不到方向。

丹是個失意的音樂制作人，他的生活也是一團糟：女兒正處在青春期，自己仍時不時的惦念前妻。直到有一天，他在酒吧里遇到了偶然登臺演唱的格蕾塔，他堅信自己找到了一顆冉冉上升的新星。

失意的兩人相遇后決定共同創(chuàng)作，重拾對生活，對音樂的熱愛。

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To recognise a chick flick requires two simple steps. First you look at the colour of the pictures, if theimages scream of loud, warm and dreamy colours, you can be 80 percent sure. Then you look at the story, ifit deals with heartbreaks or unrequited love, it is no doubt a chick flick.

However there are distinctions within the genre should you care to look closer. If the characters quote a dead poet or a dead writer, or try to speak like one, you are watching a Woody Allen film; but if someone fiddles with a musical instrument, most likely it is a John Carney production.

In 2006, John Carney's musical "Once" received wide acclaim from the critics and audience members, particularly for its original score and the actors' spontaneous performances. Seven years later, the Irish director presented the world with another low-budget movie "Begin Again", with the same originality and an equally pleasant soundtrack.

Starring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, the story centres on a talented young girl who suffers a setback in a cherished relationship. She meets a middle-aged man, who is undergoing a bit of crisis of his own, but happens to be a gifted music producer. The man recognises her musical talent, and convinces her to record an album.

By now most of you would have figured out the ending of the film. Yes, yes, the recording process helps the troubled characters walk out of the shadow to begin a new chapter of their lives. That's what chick flicks do, they try to highlight the positive side of life and make viewers feel good.

But despite the stereotypical storyline, "Begin Again" is not without pleasant surprises. The secret lies in the way the album is recorded. While enjoying the Oscar-worthy, original scores by Danielle Brisebois and New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander, viewers are also given a tour of the streets of New York City. And if Kiera Knightley's presentable voice isn't enough to impress you, Adam Levine certainly deserves extra credit.

Woody Allen likes to show off his literary learning, while John Carney believes in the magic of music. Carney may not be as productive as the old man, but he nonetheless shares the same sincerity in his obsession.His quest to save people’s lives with music has only just begun.

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