Only (2008)

58% want to see it
(94 ratings)

Daniel lives in a motel, managed by his parents, in northern Ontario. Peoplecome, people go, Daniel hardly notices. Until one day a girl arrives and changeshis world.ONLY is a glimpse into the heightened impressions and dreams of two unlikely12-year-olds. Over the course of a single day, they… More Daniel lives in a motel, managed by his parents, in northern Ontario. Peoplecome, people go, Daniel hardly notices. Until one day a girl arrives and changeshis world.ONLY is a glimpse into the heightened impressions and dreams of two unlikely12-year-olds. Over the course of a single day, they venture on a journey,exploring deep secrets, dark fears, and first love in a pure and powerful meetingof young hearts and minds. --© Official Site

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 14 min.
Directed By: Simon Reynolds, Ingrid Veninger
Genres: Drama

Critic Reviews

Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail
We may be charmed by this sly refusal of Hollywood formulas, or we may react as the girl does with an annoyed and dismissive "What?"
Jason Anderson, Toronto Star
A Before Sunrise for the Jonas Brothers demographic, Only is a sweet, subtle and perceptive movie about a fleeting connection between two lonely adolescents.

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Nicki M

Have to admit, I missed the middle of this, so I do hope to rewatch it again before leaving a proper review. From what I saw, this was pretty good. Slow moving, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The back of the box compared it to Before Sunset, and that's what it… More
Have to admit, I missed the middle of this, so I do hope to rewatch it again before leaving a proper review. From what I saw, this was pretty good. Slow moving, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The back of the box compared it to Before Sunset, and that's what it reminded me of - but with 12 year olds.