Though the film is filled with music...

So, how is the music, besides "folk-oriented?" Seems like something even a four-paragraph review could get into.

Stranger's new film reviewers seems to be competing with one another to see who can post a review without giving readers ANY hint at all about the movie. Plot, Direction, Mood, Style, Music, Acting, Meaning, Story, Cinematography, Costumes, Philosophy, Impact etc. are all concepts these reviewers have never heard of. I've read reviews of "kill them all" video games that has more substance. Hell, even the flappy bird reviews are way better. Why even bother. Just say: "If you want to know about this movie, go watch it!". Don't waste our time.

@3 You are correct (the director is a fan). The music is fine, but some of the lyrics grated on my nerves. @1 Do you like Jenny Lewis--with or without Rilo Kiley--or Johnathan Rice? That will help, and Flynn has a perfectly pleasant voice. Some reviewers have criticized his acting, but his performance worked for me. Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers auditioned for, and by his own admission, did not get the role.

@5 Indeed (I watched the film twice). When Franny asks, "When are you heading home?" James replies, "The day after tomorrow, right after the show in Philly." Home = England.