This move got a lot of deserved attention from major theaters. It is technically a musical, but I would not consider that too sincerely. Mainly because the characters never randomly burst into song in a way that would require a large leap of the imagination to believe.
I love the amateur feel of the cinematography and the realness of the characters makes the idea that you are watching this love story unfold in front of you, truly believable.
The musical performances are quite memorable and the story that goes along with them really cements them in your mind. Overall this is definitely one of the best love stories of our generation.