Review of Lady Bird (2017) by Keithdow — 18 Nov 2017
Nobody escapes adolescence unscathed. For those who wish to re-live the experience, nobody does a better job at capturing those puerile years full of emotional yearning and social dread than America's indie princess, Greta Gerwig.
Gerwig's writing is invariably grounded and concise--she's the Hemingway of film. It complements the small yet densely textured worlds that she creates and explores, reminiscent of those artists who paint miniature landscapes that need to be admired through a magnifying glass.
'Lady Bird' is more than just the continuation of Gerwig's impressive filmography. It's her quintessential film. The dialogue is crisp, Saoirse Ronan's performance is sublime, and the story hews to the inextricable mix of tedium and drama that encapsulate one's senior year of high school. Even if the movie doesn't garner much attention come awards season, it'll at least serve to further elevate Gerwig's status as America's preeminent indie darling.
This review of Lady Bird (2017) was written by Keithdow on 18 Nov 2017.
Lady Bird has generally received very positive reviews.
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