Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a movie directed by John Crowley after Nick Hornby's screenplay, starring Saoirse Ronan as the main character of Eilis Lacey, a young, Irish woman who, during the 50s, decides to immigrate to USA from Ireland in the hopes of making something out of herself, leaving her friends and family behind.

I was pretty excited to see this movie, as I remember reading Slam by Hornby a few years ago and really enjoying it and also I love his past work as a screenplay writer in An education and most of all, Wild, so I thought the film shouldn't be bad since he is involved in it. Not to mention the fact that I enjoy any movie or series based during the 50s in America for the fashion sense and elegance of the people in that time. (shoutout here to Mad Men)

In my opinion, the movie is very good and it did not disappoint me at all. The story is told in a soft manner, although some if the subjects treated during the movie are not so easy to swallow. Saoirse Ronan did a great job with her delicate but also strong at times performance and hopefully she will be considered for an Academy Award because she deserves it. Her costar and love interest in the film, Emory Cohen did a very good job as well, portraying a young american with Italian roots and a big heart, who quickly falls in love with Eilis.

Comparing Brooklyn to The immigrant (although this one is set in the 20s), as they treat similar topics, I definitely enjoyed the first one more, probably because the mood and tone of the movie, with more lightning, colors and a bit of humor here and there.

All in all, Brooklyn in a must for anyone who loves period pieces, or just a well acted drama set in the 50s with an interesting story and really good costumes! (just take a look at the photo)