Shakey camera.

Why is she selling roses in the day time. Is this a normal job?

He is a highly emotional singer.

Their acting is a bit off.

The situations are a bit contrived to fit in the songs.

Falling Slowly -

If You Want Me – in the movie she gets batteries from the convenience store and this is a segway for her to walk home and play this song in the dark. She is happy just staring at the ground while walking home? Could she not look at her surroundings?

The Hill – she just happens to find a piano in a studio room and decides to play.

Say It To Me Now – exactly a reason why someone on the street would have to ask the musician what the relevance is behind the song. When someone can get so emotional in a song, you have to stop. This scene was somewhat realistic.