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Andy K (10821 KP) rated Hanna (2011) in Movies
Feb 2, 2018
Did you know that "Lady Bird" star Saoirse Ronan and "Darkest Hour" director, Joe Wright, teamed up for this fantastic action/thriller in 2011?
Within the wilderness of Finland, A teenage girl is raised by her CIA father to be the perfect assassin. She is then sent on a killing spree across Europe while pursued by other agents and Cate Blanchett.
The intensity of the action scenes and the cat-and-mouse aspects of the chases are really top notch. As I get to know the work of Saoirse Ronan, I love her more and more. Especially her ability with foreign accents (she is really very Irish)
I have to also mention the camera work and structure of much of the film is unique. You do not feel like you have seen this type of film before.
Give it a chance. You will not be disappointed!
Within the wilderness of Finland, A teenage girl is raised by her CIA father to be the perfect assassin. She is then sent on a killing spree across Europe while pursued by other agents and Cate Blanchett.
The intensity of the action scenes and the cat-and-mouse aspects of the chases are really top notch. As I get to know the work of Saoirse Ronan, I love her more and more. Especially her ability with foreign accents (she is really very Irish)
I have to also mention the camera work and structure of much of the film is unique. You do not feel like you have seen this type of film before.
Give it a chance. You will not be disappointed!
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies
Jan 22, 2019
Yes I enjoyed this film, yes there were parts I could relate to, yes Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf were perfectly cast and acted well but I am writing this review several weeks after watching the film and can barely remember what happened...that pretty much sums it up. Enjoyable but unmemorable.
Dean (6921 KP) rated Mary Queen of Scots (2018) in Movies
Aug 29, 2020 (Updated Aug 29, 2020)
Saoirse Ronan (1 more)
Costumes and locations
Queen takes Queen
This isn't the type of film I normally watch but the cast swung me. It's the type of film that will win awards for the costume department and production. Saoirse Ronan really carries the film and without her I would score it a bit lower. Margot Robbie is sadly under used in this.
Tied up in a political, religious and royal game of real life chess as to whom will be heir to the throne of England. There is plenty of scheming and treason by both Royal courts. It's interesting but also at times a little dull. If you like slow period dramas you'll love it, if not you're not missing much.
Tied up in a political, religious and royal game of real life chess as to whom will be heir to the throne of England. There is plenty of scheming and treason by both Royal courts. It's interesting but also at times a little dull. If you like slow period dramas you'll love it, if not you're not missing much.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies
Dec 2, 2017
Saoirse (pronounced Sersha) Ronan (2 more)
Charming screenplay
Slice of life
I took my 16-year-old daughter to this film instead of going to yet another superhero flick and we were both mesmerized with its joy, wit and poignancy. All the acting was top notch especially Saoirse Ronan. She completely delvers on her character in every way. She is also a dialect master as having a thick Irish accent in real life.
The situations Lady Bird finds herself in are real and touch you in your heart especially if you have teenage children. The way she handles things and the way the story winds itself along keep you enthralled the entire time and not wanting it to end.
Highly recommended for those seeking more than just comic book blockbusters.
The situations Lady Bird finds herself in are real and touch you in your heart especially if you have teenage children. The way she handles things and the way the story winds itself along keep you enthralled the entire time and not wanting it to end.
Highly recommended for those seeking more than just comic book blockbusters.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies
Mar 12, 2018 (Updated Mar 12, 2018)
Another teen angst coming-of-age film
I was rather disappointed with this film, mostly because it definitely didn't live up to the hype.
There has been a spate of films that capture and showcase a city, and then casually layer it with a superficial story. In this case, it was Sacramento, California.
Here we see nothing particular new - a young teenager, played by the wonderful Saoirse Ronan, who insists on being called Lady Bird, hates her parents and wants to leave the nest desperately. Again nothing to see here. Beautifully shot, but shrug-worthy.
There has been a spate of films that capture and showcase a city, and then casually layer it with a superficial story. In this case, it was Sacramento, California.
Here we see nothing particular new - a young teenager, played by the wonderful Saoirse Ronan, who insists on being called Lady Bird, hates her parents and wants to leave the nest desperately. Again nothing to see here. Beautifully shot, but shrug-worthy.
Elli H Burton (1288 KP) rated Atonement (2007) in Movies
Jul 3, 2021
Keira Knightley - the part is her. (2 more)
James McAvoy - he is without doubt one of the best actors of today.
Saoirse Ronan - she really made me hate her character.
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First time I've ever watched this tonight. Now, even normally I cry at this kind of film but I'm 5 months pregnant.
DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE- AVOID WHILST PREGNANT. I was an absolute snivelling, blubbering mess. It really does hurt your heart to watch, it's also different than most stories you'll see regarding the ending. (I hope, if you've seen it, that makes sense 😊)
Definitely a tear jerker, has its lovely moments but mostly really sad.
DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE- AVOID WHILST PREGNANT. I was an absolute snivelling, blubbering mess. It really does hurt your heart to watch, it's also different than most stories you'll see regarding the ending. (I hope, if you've seen it, that makes sense 😊)
Definitely a tear jerker, has its lovely moments but mostly really sad.
Dakota Morrill (17 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies
Mar 2, 2018
Simple, relatable, beautiful.
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Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut Is truly a spectacular one. Lady Bird is a masterpiece of simplicity. The simply story of a typical teenage girl trying to find who she is and what she wants. The love-hate relationship of Christine and her mother showcasing their struggle to demonstrate of perhaps understand their feelings added a much welcome layer of interesting plot on top of the typical struggles of an awkward high schooler.
If anything, I believe you can learn a few things from this film about forming and maintaining relationships with your parents or child(ren) in hope that when your time with them comes to a close you’ll have no regrets.
If anything, I believe you can learn a few things from this film about forming and maintaining relationships with your parents or child(ren) in hope that when your time with them comes to a close you’ll have no regrets.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Brooklyn (2015) in Movies
Dec 13, 2018
Sweet and heartwarming
I think I am in love with Saoirse Ronan. She played this character with such charm and grace I was rooting for her almost immediately.
After a young Irish girl leaves her family to come to the US, she meets a young man who falls for her. Tragedy strikes back at home and the young woman has to make some difficult choices and decide what makes her happy.
Who says you need lots of characters, a complicated story and/or CGI characters to make a movie great? This movie has none of those things yet I thought it was very satisfying. I was hoping she would decide her life in a certain way and was happy when she did.
The movie looked marvelous and the acting was all great!
After a young Irish girl leaves her family to come to the US, she meets a young man who falls for her. Tragedy strikes back at home and the young woman has to make some difficult choices and decide what makes her happy.
Who says you need lots of characters, a complicated story and/or CGI characters to make a movie great? This movie has none of those things yet I thought it was very satisfying. I was hoping she would decide her life in a certain way and was happy when she did.
The movie looked marvelous and the acting was all great!
