Review of Brooklyn (2015) by Matt A — 28 Apr 2016

One of my favorites of the 2016 Best Picture nominees.

This review of Brooklyn (2015) was written by Matt A on 28 Apr 2016.

Brooklyn has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Richard Lawson (539) for Vanity Fair (761) on 29 Dec 2018

The movie belongs wholly to Ronan, who at just 20 years old is such a remarkably poised and confident performer…

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By Jim F (603) on 19 Mar 2018

The overwrought parade of stereotypes was enough for me to give up about half way through. yikes. I-talyun fud is da best in da woyuld... ugh…

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By Donijr (14) on 08 Nov 2018

I had mixed feelings about how the story in the final acts focus only in the romantic aspect of Saiorse's caracther…

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By Felipe P (175) on 06 Mar 2018

Acho que esse filme se beneficiaria de alguns minutos extras, mas fchar bem as coisas…

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By Salomon K (2) on 09 Jan 2018

Feel good movie that was unexpectedly excellent…

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By Steve B (1,343) on 03 Nov 2017

A very moving and charming tale. Well done to my taste…

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By Jack O (306) on 09 Jan 2018

Feel good movie that was unexpectedly excellent…

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By Gareth W (142) on 21 Mar 2018

Heartwarming and uplifting. If you love a period drama and a good love story this is the one for you…

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