Review of Brooklyn (2015) by Martin I — 16 Jan 2016
Endearing. That's just about the right word to sum up Brooklyn.
On the surface this did not seem like my sort of film. To be blunt, it looked like a film for the ladies. A wishy-washy romance that would make men grumble and the ladies swoon and cry. To be honest, it is that sort of film. Yet Brooklyn achieves something within the layers underneath all of that; a muted sense of longing that after a while stirs something in the viewer.
This sneak attack on the senses is lead by Saoirse Ronan's subtle and captivating turn as the young Irish immigrant torn between two places she deems home. It's a tender and deftly vulnerable performance that beguiles from the very beginning. If the film as a whole has to take it's time to really grab you, Saoirse Ronan's performance doesn't hang about!
She's helped immensely by the beautiful sets and costumes of 1950's America, enhancing that true sense of romance that the film inspires. It's a world you'll want to step into.
Julie Walters is fantastic in her supporting role, as is the ever excellent Domhnall Gleeson, and the cast come together to execute a thoroughly satisfying journey that will have you laughing as much as wistfully daydreaming.
A charming little gem. 4 Stars!
This review of Brooklyn (2015) was written by Martin I on 16 Jan 2016.
Brooklyn has generally received very positive reviews.
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