Brooklyn

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.

Based on the novel this tale is one of an immigrant whom like all others that migrated to America came in search of a better life and fresh start.  Young Ellis Lacey, played by Saoirse Ronan whom you may remember from her memorable performance years back in Hannah is all grown up and delivering a performance that make you believe she is the next Meryl Streep.  As she settles into life in America Ellis meets a young Italian boy, Tony, who loves baseball as much as his family.  Tony is played magnificently by Emory Cohen and is a hard working plumber who wins over Ellis, as they begin to fall in love and make plans for the future, Ellis must return home for a family emergency.  While back home Ellis begins to remember how amazing Ireland is and just how much she has missed friends and family.  As Ellis’ feelings start to sway on whether or not she will return to America she is confronted by her old boss; it’s during this visit she begins to remember how evil of a person her ex boss is and why she left for America.   There is not a lot of drama, action, or suspense.  Heck, for a minute you begin to think the only bad person in the world is her old boss, we don’t even run into a mildly upset person in all of Brooklyn.  Anyway, it’s a great story telling movie with superb acting, and beautiful cinematography, along with being nominated for 3 Oscars.  This is a throwback to classic movies when it was all acting and great stories.  I will say it did leave me wanting more, and in my eyes that’s always a good thing.

Nominated for 3 Oscars.

Best Motion Picture of the Year
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Saoirse Ronan 
Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay - Nick Hornby

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4 out of 5 passports