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Only

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 14m
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7.1/10
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Only (2008)
Two only children spend a day together in and around Parry Sound, discussing their respective lives.
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Tells the story of one day shared between a young boy and girl.Tells the story of one day shared between a young boy and girl.Tells the story of one day shared between a young boy and girl.

  • Directors
    • Simon Reynolds
    • Ingrid Veninger
  • Writers
    • Ingrid Veninger
    • Simon Reynolds
  • Stars
    • Jacob Switzer
    • Elena Hudgins Lyle
    • Ingrid Veninger
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    7.1/10
    149
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    • Directors
      • Simon Reynolds
      • Ingrid Veninger
    • Writers
      • Ingrid Veninger
      • Simon Reynolds
    • Stars
      • Jacob Switzer
      • Elena Hudgins Lyle
      • Ingrid Veninger
    • 13User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    9spaceforlife

    Very Sweet Movie!

    I really loved this movie. The two main actors were amazing, especially Jacob Switzer, his style was so natural and believable. What's amazing about this film is that they made a beautiful moving story on a minimal budget, minimal cast, no lights and hand held cameras. It really captures the essence of what it's like to be 12 and the loneliness of that time of change and growth, but not only the loneliness but also the beauty of making a new friend and the slow sweet discovery that happens. The soundtrack is AMAZING and I really hope that it's available for sale at some point, so good! I also really love the use of the natural scenery in this film and the isolation of living in a tourist destination off season.

    This movie took me back to my first 'almost' kiss with Toby Kiesewalter at family music camp when I was 13 and he was 11... Oh the memories...
    9EduardoDutra

    Smart and unassuming Canadian film

    I just got back from a screening of 'Only' and I must say, I was mightily impressed.

    This quiet little film deserves all the accolades and praise bestowed upon it. For starters, the film's two young stars Jacob Switzer and Elena Hudgins Lyle come across so naturally that it's hard to believe the film was scripted - the story literally jumps from the faces and voices of it's 12 and 13 year old stars.

    Kudos to all, especially for the two first-time writers/directors (long-time Canadian actors Ingrid Veninger and Simon Reynolds) who pulled off a deceptively simple little gem.

    Another feather in the cap for Canadian film.
    7themissingpatient

    Ultra-realism

    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.
    9HiThereThisIsMe

    An honest beauty

    The first time I saw Only, I spent hours afterwords wrapped safely in the knowledge that to be human in this world is an almost unbearably sweet and precious thing.

    The second time I saw Only, I found myself having a physical reaction, feeling nervousness and excitement of a sort that I haven't had since I was as young as the leads.

    I look forward to seeing the film a third time, and many times thereafter.

    If you still have any room left in your heart for honesty, innocence and wonder, this is a film worth investigating. That description sounds trite and saccharine, but it's meant with unflinching honesty.

    This doesn't even touch on specifics yet, but rest assured that the cinematography, acting, and soundtrack are all perfectly aligned with what I've said above, both in terms of quality and aesthetic.

    There is an unwavering beauty underlying all things, and I take this film as proof.
    9juneleungyw

    Great movie..

    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! :)

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2008 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • pUNK FILMS
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      • 1h 14m(74 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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