Movie No. 6 (2016): BROOKLYN
Brooklyn (2015)
Director: John Crowley
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent
Based on Colm Toibin's novel, the story about an Irish immigrant, Eilis Lacey, in 1950s Brooklyn in the film adaptation is straightforward. Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is a character who is not complicated: she doesn't have have any baggage. All she wants is a better life. With no baggage attached to a main protagonist in a movie is like a presage for a boring narrative, with nothing much to explore. But, the movie simple avoids that possible disaster. Instead, it presents a period romantic drama that has all the elements of a bestselling romance novels without being (too) saccharine, while taking a closer look at the immigrant experience in Brooklyn.
Director: John Crowley
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent
Based on Colm Toibin's novel, the story about an Irish immigrant, Eilis Lacey, in 1950s Brooklyn in the film adaptation is straightforward. Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is a character who is not complicated: she doesn't have have any baggage. All she wants is a better life. With no baggage attached to a main protagonist in a movie is like a presage for a boring narrative, with nothing much to explore. But, the movie simple avoids that possible disaster. Instead, it presents a period romantic drama that has all the elements of a bestselling romance novels without being (too) saccharine, while taking a closer look at the immigrant experience in Brooklyn.
One thing noticeable is the costume design. Another is the art direction. But all of these can be easily overshadowed by Ronan's textured performance. It doesn't happen though. And it's a good thing.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: January 10, 2016
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