Brooklyn

Name: Brooklyn
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: November 4, 2015
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 88
Cast: Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Saoirse Ronan

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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: November 4, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Saoirse Ronan

Summary: Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm ofEilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. [Fox Searchlight Pictures]… Expand

Director: John Crowley

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 111 min

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Phillip Kemp

Nov 2, 2015

Colm Tóibín’s bitter-sweet novel of the Irish expat experience brought impeccably to the screen by Crowley and Hornby, with Saoirse Ronan excelling herself in the leaf. Read full review

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Peter Rainer

Nov 5, 2015

It’s possible to be heartwarming and tough-minded, as this wonderful film demonstrates. And it’s possible to be both “old-fashioned” and vibrant, too. It’s the best new/old movie in town. Read full review

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Connie Ogle

Nov 24, 2015

With compassion, a touch of melancholy and a sense of wonder, Brooklyn reveals the profound truths in a simple, familiar story, ending on a note that’s achingly bittersweet, no matter where you’re from. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Nov 21, 2015

Although not without moments of sadness and tragedy, Brooklyn is sublimely uplifting and life affirming. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Nov 4, 2015

This is sweet, sentimental filmmaking of the old school, but it’s too sincere to get sticky. If “nice” isn’t the kind of adjective to put you off a movie, you’ll probably enjoy Brooklyn, even if you’re occasionally aware of its masterful manipulations. Read full review

David Edelstein

Nov 4, 2015

Brooklyn doesn’t quite capture Brooklyn, but its ambivalence about being Irish is gloriously epic. Read full review

Richard Brody

Nov 11, 2015

The simplifications and sanitizations of Brooklyn would be only dreary if they merely served the purpose of a streamlined and simplified story-telling mechanism. What renders them odious is the ethos that they embody, the worldview that they package. Read full review

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pastorkevin

Jan 8, 2016

An Oscar worthy lead performance makes any movie watchable, but this was one of those movies which makes one wonder why such excellence is so rare - because it seemed that each and every performance was as near to perfect as Hollywood can manage. The casting team deserve an Oscar, but thisAn Oscar worthy lead performance makes any movie watchable, but this was one of those movies which makes one wonder why such excellence is so rare - because it seemed that each and every performance was as near to perfect as Hollywood can manage. The casting team deserve an Oscar, but this was, for me, the finest performance of the year by an actress in a leading role. I just hope they don't ask a certain Mr Quaid to announce the winner.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

dowra

Nov 18, 2015

This is a simply told story of emigration in 1952 when it was an entirely different experience pre -widespread plane travel. .Saoirses' portrayal is close to perfect if slightly naive.Emorys attempt to sound Brooklyn is not entirely successful ,when he first appears he sounds like he'sThis is a simply told story of emigration in 1952 when it was an entirely different experience pre -widespread plane travel. .Saoirses' portrayal is close to perfect if slightly naive.Emorys attempt to sound Brooklyn is not entirely successful ,when he first appears he sounds like he's stoned.He underplays the part which is revolutionary for a Brooklyn Dodger blue-collar character of the fifties.The boarding house scenes are the best comedy with the "old biddy" landlord {Julie Walters} turning in a stellar performance.Saoirses dilemma of which life to commit to keeps the interest intriguing and the costumes and period feel are first-rate.… Expand

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tyannah

Nov 4, 2015

I have been waiting forever to come on here and rave about this movie. Saoirse is phenomenal; her best work yet! I could totally relate to Eilish as I am someone who has made a similar journey. The acting is superb along with the cinematography and music. I have no doubt that Brooklyn willI have been waiting forever to come on here and rave about this movie. Saoirse is phenomenal; her best work yet! I could totally relate to Eilish as I am someone who has made a similar journey. The acting is superb along with the cinematography and music. I have no doubt that Brooklyn will clean up during awards season. Can we give Saoirse and Emory their Oscars now?… Expand

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JLuis_001

Sep 6, 2017

Elegantly filmed, with a great score a fine production design and costumes that certainly brings to life the era in which the film takes place.
But mostly what stands out is its star, Saoirse Ronan, who delivers a very well made acting, giving strength to all scenes in which she appears, sheElegantly filmed, with a great score a fine production design and costumes that certainly brings to life the era in which the film takes place.
But mostly what stands out is its star, Saoirse Ronan, who delivers a very well made acting, giving strength to all scenes in which she appears, she carries the whole weight of the film without any fear despite his young age.

Brooklyn is just excellent, it's a romantic story, but it's also about home.… Expand

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shermy

Nov 30, 2015

Just saw it. I went because of the very positive reviews. I thought it was more like a very well done short story, than the saga I expected (just my own expectations). Lot's of very good acting and dialog, but I think it was a tremendous showpiece for Ms Ronan's talents, and herJust saw it. I went because of the very positive reviews. I thought it was more like a very well done short story, than the saga I expected (just my own expectations). Lot's of very good acting and dialog, but I think it was a tremendous showpiece for Ms Ronan's talents, and her beautifully expressive face.

I did think that happy ending with her returning from Ireland, where a deep and interesting romance was just budding, and flopping into her Italian American husbands arms, was too simple and abrupt . I guess I just thought the Irish man was a better match.… Expand

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MattBrady99

Jan 29, 2016

So I've finally got to see Brooklyn this week and I thought it was good. While I didn't think it was "2015 best and most beguiling love story", or "The best movie of 2015", but it is a well made movie. Saoirse Ronan delivers a remarkable performance that really dose carry this movie. TheSo I've finally got to see Brooklyn this week and I thought it was good. While I didn't think it was "2015 best and most beguiling love story", or "The best movie of 2015", but it is a well made movie. Saoirse Ronan delivers a remarkable performance that really dose carry this movie. The sets, the costumes and the direction were all top notch and I have no complaint there.

Unfortunately, I can't see myself watching Brooklyn again if I have to be honest. Some people may disagree with me and that's fine, because you can like whatever you want and I'm not telling you what you should like or feel about a movie. It's one of those "It's good, but never again will I be watching it again".… Expand

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GDen

Nov 21, 2015

This movie was a waste of time. I expected more depth but instead it was a silly improbable romance. Our very pretty heroine manages to quickly meet a wonderful guy who is not Irish but Italian. They fall in love. Yawn. But oh no! She must go back to Ireland. And doesn't she meet anotherThis movie was a waste of time. I expected more depth but instead it was a silly improbable romance. Our very pretty heroine manages to quickly meet a wonderful guy who is not Irish but Italian. They fall in love. Yawn. But oh no! She must go back to Ireland. And doesn't she meet another handsome wonderful (rich) guy who falls in love with her too! Amazing. But! Beware of the wicked witch of the town who knows her secret! Gasp. Oh and not only that shes also really really smart. Aces the bookkeeping class. Wow. And she's the only girl in the class too! And then she fills in for her sisters old job and is so good at it that they offer her a permanent position. Wow again. Every female character was so very well dressed and coiffed. Really stretching credulity. Particularly the rather sophisticated bombshell on the ship.
Oh and by the way, Irish and Italian families did not endear themselves to one another quite so prettily. Plus, I doubt if there were any black people on the same beaches as white people. This was closer to a Hallmark or Oprah offering.… Expand

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