r96sk
Lives up to the billing.
<em>'Lady Bird'</em> is great viewing. The teen drama bits are solidly portrayed, though it is the family stuff that I think really powers the film to upper echelons. Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf are terrific...
Lady Bird
2017Movie94 minEnglish
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
Insights
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic94
Google Users91%
Director: Greta Gerwig•Genres: Comedy-Drama, Coming-of-age
Plot Summary
In Sacramento, California, a headstrong high school senior navigates a tumultuous relationship with her mother, explores her first romantic experiences, and grapples with her identity and future plans as she prepares to leave home for college. The film captures the specific joys and heartbreaks of adolescence with authenticity and humor. Lady Bird's journey is one of self-discovery set against the backdrop of her final year of high school and her complex family dynamics.
Critical Reception
Lady Bird received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Greta Gerwig's screenplay and direction, Saoirse Ronan's performance, and its authentic portrayal of teenage life and mother-daughter relationships. It was a commercial success, resonating deeply with audiences who connected with its humor and emotional honesty.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sharp, witty, and heartfelt screenplay that captures the nuances of adolescence and family.
- Saoirse Ronan's performance as the titular character was universally lauded for its depth and authenticity.
- Lauded for its relatable portrayal of the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and coming-of-age struggles.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Lady Bird, frequently highlighting its relatable characters, funny yet poignant storyline, and excellent performances, especially Saoirse Ronan's. Many appreciated its authentic depiction of teenage angst and family dynamics.
Awards & Accolades
Received numerous accolades, including five Academy Award nominations (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay) and multiple Golden Globe nominations, winning Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Saoirse Ronan. It also won Best Feature Film at the Independent Spirit Awards and was named one of the AFI's Top 10 Films of the year.
Fun Fact
Greta Gerwig's personal experiences growing up in Sacramento heavily influenced the film, with many scenes and details drawn directly from her own life and memories.
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Wuchak
**_Saoirse Ronan coming-of-age at a Catholic school in Sacramento_**
During her senior year in 2002-2003, a girl from “the wrong side of the tracks” (Saoirse) takes on the struggles of a challenging mother, friendships, romance and a sch...
CinemaSerf
Saoirse Ronan is "Christine McPherson" (aka "LadyBird"). In the final year of her high school life, she has to deal with all of the conflicting influences as her adulthood - and future - looms. She has a strong relationship with her father;...
Louisa Moore - S...
Garden variety coming of age films are so prevalent that it’s all the more refreshing when something truly personal and original like “Lady Bird” comes along. The small scale intimacy of the story about a teenage girl on the cusp of womanho...
Nathan
_Lady Bird_ is a fantastic coming of age story that is a lot deeper than its contemporaries in the genre. It deals with more than just boys and self-discovery, but familiar past, the complex relationships between parents, and the deep under...
beyondthecineram...
Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/attention-attention-attention-lady-bird-review<a>
The opening image of writer/director Greta Gerwig’s impressive debut, _Lady Bird_, is of Marion (Laurie M...
brooket123
This is one of my absolute favourite movies of all time. I understand why some might give it low ratings as it is directed at a very specific white female audience but all I have to say to that is "they didn't understand it". This is the ul...
Gimly
I think _Lady Bird_ is my film for 2017 where me and everyone else on the planet just straight up do not see eye to eye. At no point during _Lady Bird_ did I feel drawn in. I genuinely did not enjoy my time with Greta Gerwig's directorial d...
Innovator
This movie was ok (it wasn't boring nor was it very entertaining). At first I didn't understand the point it was trying to make. Was it you can shortcut your way to your dreams if you lie, cheat, and steal (as that was exactly what she did)...