Only

This is a sweet movie that grows on you as you watch it. I encouraged my friends to see it with me, and all of them enjoyed it very much as well. Its storyline is simple, but it is played out so flawlessly well that it is much better than many movies with more intricate plots. It's a thoughtful meditation on the lives of two lonely adolescents who, for a day, have the chance to experience a powerful connection between themselves and someone else, a chance, the movie makes clear, that neither of them have too often. As they traipse around the Perry Sound area, discussing everything from whether books are better than movies to their deepest fears, we have the privilege to see their friendship slowly, tentatively and very realistically develop. Watch this movie! It is an absolute treat.

Great movie, I like the cinematic techniques used.. the movie was in a slower pace in the beginning, to me it symbolizes a budding friendship... the movie gets more lively towards the end, to me it also reflected the closer friendship of the 2 kids and getting acquainted to each other. Also, the way they use the ipod..in the beginning they are each in their own world, in the middle, they sometimes get out of their own little "music" world and interact with each other..at the end, they listen to each others' music.. to me it symbolizes they get into and became part of the other person's life.. it is so good about independent film. it leaves room for people's imagination.. I love the movie. Great soundtrack too! Great work Ingrid and Simon! I enjoyed the Q&A section at the end of the movie too! :)

I just had the wonderful privilege of viewing this beautiful "captured moment" film. Everything about it just clicked and resonated exquisitely. From the painfully true performances from the film's young leads (a feat in itself) to the simple yet hauntingly emotive cinematography. Keeping it simple is the script's biggest asset, focusing entirely on the mundanely beautiful moments in life. It captured the awkward and boring moments of growing up in a small town. This was such an inspiring film, showing me not only the power of simple, personal storytelling but also in the digital medium itself. I was very happy to have gotten the chance to see this film and I strongly urge others to do the same if they have the opportunity. It's honest film-making to it's very heart.

The film moves slowly, leaving the audience to wonder. Rich, beautiful, tender and distinctly Canadian.

Had the pleasure of watching the film at the Okanagan International Film Festival, walking out of the theatre I began a conversation with a man who did not speak English very well. He said he had never seen movies like the ones being shown (The Baby Formula, Only) that night. He continued to try to find a way to explain how he felt towards these Independent Canadian films, saying they could not be easily categorized. "Ultra-realism" was what he said finally, asking me if these words made sense. I assured him that they did and for Only, it was a perfect description.

Lovely film, great to see life as a lonely kid in rural Ontario portrayed so accurately and beautifully. It reminded me of what it was like to be a kid trapped in the place where your parents put you, desperately searching for things that capture your interest, and finding only buzzing power lines, railway tracks and abandoned tennis courts.

The dialogue was simple and natural, as were the performances. The relationship between the two leads builds slowly and naturally. The audience at the screening I was at was made up of both adults and, and both groups seemed to enjoy it equally, which is not an easy thing to pull off. Hope to see more from everyone involved.