In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
Saoirse Ronan
Eilis Lacey
Domhnall Gleeson
Jim Farrell
Emory Cohen
Tony Fiorello
Jim Broadbent
Father Flood
Julie Walters
Madge Kehoe
Jessica Paré
Miss Fortini
Eve Macklin
Diana Montini
Brid Brennan
Miss Kelly
Fiona Glascott
Rose Lacey
Jane Brennan
Mary Lacey
Nora-Jane Noone
Sheila Heffernan
Jenn Murray
Dolores Grace
Eva Birthistle
Georgina
Michael Zegen
Maurizio Fiorello
Matt Glynn
Priest
Maeve McGrath
Mary
Emma Lowe
Mrs. Brady
Barbara Drennan
Shabby Woman
Gillian McCarthy
Timid Woman
Eileen O'Higgins
Nancy Byrne
Art Campion
George Sheridan
James Corscadden
Ship Waiter
Emily Bett Rickards
Patty McGuire
Mary O'Driscoll
Miss McAdam
Samantha Munro
Dorothy
Jane Wheeler
Bartocci Customer #1
Adrien Benn
Diner Waiter
Alain Goulem
Joshua Rosenblum
Max Walker
Young Man
Iarla O'Lionaird
Frankie Doran
Ellis Rockburn
Young Man at Dance
Erika Rosenbaum
Bartocci Customer #2
Ellen David
Mrs. Fiorello
Christian de la Cortina
Laurenzio Fiorello
Paulino Nunes
Mr. Fiorello
James DiGiacomo
Frankie Fiorello
Tadhg McMahon
Boy's Father
Hudson Leblanc
Boy at City Hall
Paul Stewart
City Hall Official
Niamh McCann
Maria
Denis Conway
Mr. Brown
Karen Ardiff
Mrs. Farrell
Gary Lydon
Mr. Farrell
Aine Ni Mhuiri
Mrs. Byrne
Mella Carron
Girl on Deck
Karen Belfo
Lady at the Cinema (uncredited)
Micheline Poitras
Woman
Director
John Crowley
Novel
Colm Tóibín
Screenplay
Nick Hornby
February 24, 2016
9
> An ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us.
A very fascinating movie. Depicted as a real life drama that is totally different from the other Oscars nominees for this year. Based on the novel of the same name, that tells the story of a young Irish woman, Eilis, in the 1950s who travels to the United States, Brooklyn, looking for a better future. Thousands of kilometers across the Pacific ocean, she finds a new job, new friends, a whole new life, but what she misses is her home and family. So how she makes out of those difficulties, and finds a way to go forward is the rest.
About an ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us. That's why I loved this film more than other drama films nominated for this Oscar. The first two acts were amazing, the third was a bit off and cliche, but that's how the story rediscovered by getting back at the conclusion. I think this is Saoirse Ronan's full matured character as an adult woman. She was my favourite child actress and seen all her films. So felt strange to see her like this, because that's not how I remember her, but it only gets better after she does more character like this.
She was very good, in fact, she should get the Oscar for the role. In my prediction, Brie Larson for 'Room' and Ronan are the top contenders, but if Cate Blanchett wins that'll be a great disappointment. I'm also expecting adapted screenplay awards. The cinematography was fantastic, those 50s New York City really brought back on the screen. It is a must watch, especially if you're a middle aged guy, because you're well experienced about personal and social life already, and this movie only a reminder.
9/10