An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into
a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she
must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Release Date: 25 November 2015 (USA)
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Often
movies have a magical quality as you're viewing them. Some will demand
your undivided attention, others will hypnotize your senses, leaving
them to simply wash over you with their exuberance and classic
filmmaking procedures. In the case of John Crowley's "Brooklyn," the
latter is certainly the case. There comes a moment in the film when you
are taken in by the film's classic style filmmaking, and tenderly
thought-provoking performances from its cast. Director Crowley, in
partnership with Oscar-nominated scribe Nick Hornby, create a beautiful
and sensitive love story that is everything a Nicholas Sparks film
adaptation wishes it could be. With a vibrant turn from Academy Award
nominee Saoirse Ronan at the helm, "Brooklyn" utilizes all of its tools
in its arsenal to convey a potent message of love and family.
"Brooklyn"
tells the story of Ellis Lacey (Ronan), who in 1950s Ireland and New
York, has to choose between two men and two countries. One is the
charismatic Italian plumber Tony (Emory Cohen) while the other is the
reserved yet sensitive Jim Farrell (Domhnall Gleeson). Both are making a
case for Ellis' love.
The film is helmed with a strong and
undeniable confidence from Saoirse Ronan. Feeling the internal battle
just pouring out of her in nearly every sense and every scene, Ronan
finds Ellis' struggle and wears it on her sleeve. She doesn't just have
fear of choice, she goes through a barrage of emotions, and we actively
see the character progress in each milestone that she hits throughout.
It begins with the yearning and devastating separation from her family
in Ireland, before gradually being brought to a yearn for acceptance in a
new city. Her mild but rewarding progression into comfort and
confidence is shown before being abruptly ripped away when tragedy
strikes. Every instance is felt in Ronan's work, all of which is
authentically true and vivaciously real. It's one of her best turns, and
further proof that her name will be on our lips for quite some years.
After
breaking out with a scene-stealing turn in Derek Cianfrance's "The
Place Beyond the Pines," Emory Cohen shows his sensitive and charming
side of his range, resulting in an equally measured and tantalizing
performance to his co-star. Don't sleep on this kid. Domhnall Gleeson's
reservations to Jim Farrell is haunting in a role that doesn't call for
many words or emotions. You can see the ache and pain in his movements,
desperate for love and an overwhelming feeling of being lost. In a few
scenes, Julie Walters as Mrs. Kehoe sustains as a surprisingly comic
relief in a very serious drama. Her stoic, passive demeanor is such a
treat to watch in her scenes of interaction with the girls of the
boarding house in which Ellis is staying.
Screenwriter Nick
Hornby constructs the story with real life emotion, taking very few
short cuts for its characters. He allows Ellis' feelings to make the
journey in each instance in which she faces them. The foundation of Tony
and Ellis is honest, and rings true as something we'd see in any
instance within our own lives. Where he really shines in the connection
between Ellis and her family. Thousands of miles away, and with little
interaction on screen, you are heartbroken and pulled through the ringer
as Ronan exemplifies the loss of her family and determination to see
them once again. If there is a chink in Hornby's armor, it's the case he
creates for the audience for Ellis to stay in Ireland. Up until the
second half of the film, Hornby makes his case for New York, I'd only
wish he made a more compelling case for Ireland, giving the audience a
more fruitful and difficult dilemma in making their own decision about
where Ellis should be.
One must acknowledge how impeccably
constructed the film is from head to toe. Crowley assembles a dynamite
team behind the camera, who all standout in their own right.
Cinematographer Yves Bélanger, with a yellow hue and soft palate,
capture the country and the city to stunning results. He frames each
scene intimately, capturing the heart and emotion of every word spoken.
Production Designer François Séguin and Set Decorator Suzanne Cloutier
capture the 50's homes as if plucked from the time period themselves,
along with transporting us to a foreign land we can only dream to visit.
Odile Dicks- Mireaux's magnetic costume work elevates each performance,
allowing the actors to fully engage with their characters and the time.
And finally, the music of Michael Brook is a breathtaking swell of
emotion, creating moments that will surely bring you to tears.
"Brooklyn"
is a damn fine movie, following all the classic beats that we've grown
to love about the most timeless love stories. "Brooklyn" will join the
ranks of those timeless stories in the coming years. It's a joyful and
heart aching film that stands as one of the year's best, and a sure-fire
contender for several Academy Awards.
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