Brooklyn

Brooklyn

26/1/2015 1h 51m 7.3/10

Overview

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Director

John Crowley

Top Billed Cast

Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson

Jim Farrell

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Eilis Lacey

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Madge Kehoe

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Father Flood

Jessica Paré

Jessica Paré

Miss Fortini

Emory Cohen

Emory Cohen

Tony Fiorello

Reviews

Reno

Reno

2/24/2016

9/10

> An ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us. A very fascinating movie. Depicted as a real life drama that is totally different from the other Oscars nominees for this year. Based on the novel of the same name, that tells the story of a young Irish woman, Eilis, in the 1950s who travels to the United States, Brooklyn, looking for a better future. Thousands of kilometers across the Pacific ocean, she finds a new job, new friends, a whole new life, but what she misses is her home and family. So how she makes out of those difficulties, and finds a way to go forward is the rest. About an ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us. That's why I loved this film more than other drama films nominated for this Oscar. The first two acts were amazing, the third was a bit off and cliche, but that's how the story rediscovered by getting back at the conclusion. I think this is Saoirse Ronan's full matured character as an adult woman. She was my favourite child actress and seen all her films. So felt strange to see her like this, because that's not how I remember her, but it only gets better after she does more character like this. She was very good, in fact, she should get the Oscar for the role. In my prediction, Brie Larson for 'Room' and Ronan are the top contenders, but if Cate Blanchett wins that'll be a great disappointment. I'm also expecting adapted screenplay awards. The cinematography was fantastic, those 50s New York City really brought back on the screen. It is a must watch, especially if you're a middle aged guy, because you're well experienced about personal and social life already, and this movie only a reminder. 9/10

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