John Carney consistently delivers films that appeal to music enthusiasts, and his newest release is sure to continue that trend. “Flora and Son” is a welcome addition to his film catalog (“Once,” “Begin Again,” “Sing Street”), presenting a straightforward narrative accessible to viewers of all ages. Flora (Eve Hewson) is a spirited, recently divorced mother raising Max (Orén Kinlan), a teenage boy with a history o…

The narrative stretches believability at times, yet I still found myself enjoying it considerably. "Flora" (Eve Hewson) has a complicated and often contentious connection with her fourteen-year-old son, “Max” (Orén Kinlan), as she navigates financial hardship while his father, "Ian" (Jack Reynor), is living with a new girlfriend who seems to have adopted a Spanish persona. “Max” embodies the familiar traits of a diff…

The considerable buzz surrounding this romantic story about the potential for love and art to overcome obstacles has been noticeable, but ultimately the movie doesn't quite manage to fulfill its lofty goals. John Carney directs and wrote this film, which centers on Flora (Eve Hewson), a working-class single mother from Dublin with some questionable choices who is having difficulty raising her teenage son, Max (Orén K…