Review of Room (2015) by Lane Z — 05 Mar 2016

Room, for me, is the most exception drama of 2015. It was tense, harrowing and humane. Brie Larson knocks it out of the park as Joy Newsome, a young 20-something-year-old girl taken against her will at the age of 15 to live, really survive, in a shed with one room the size of a closet.

We pick up nearly seven years into her capture with her five-year-old kid Jack, played by a remarkable Jacob Tremblay who puts in great work for as young as he is. Usually, I want no part of children in leading (or supporting roles), but this was not the case.

The direction from Lenny Abrahamson is exquisite with views from multiple perspectives. The music blends really well with all the tense moments, which there are tons of throughout the film.

What I really appreciated though was the connection that builds to the characters. Nothing feels fake. Overall, I was really impressed with how most of the film tied together for such a small flick. These bottle movies that take place in confined spaces really give you a chance to connect. See it. Brie Larson deserves it all.