A love letter to the Irish in the 50's, Brooklyn is a beautifully shot film and superbly told by director John Crowley.
Crowley has also assembled a fantastic cast, from veterans like Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent to smaller players like Brid Brennan. But it was definitely Brennan's portrayal of her character that grabbed my attention in the first few minutes and the movie never let go after that.
Saoirse Ronan was the star. She was captivating and magnetic even in her quiet and subdued nature. Her stillness commanded the limelight and I have no doubt she will win an Academy Award soon in her current trajectory.
Her leading men in this story also stepped up to the plate, but they never could overshadow her. Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson portrayed very opposite pulls for Ronan's character and they both made very compelling cases, especially with Gleeson who had to make audiences fall in love with him in very short amount of time.
Crowley's pacing was so consistent throughout, and his set pieces and the cinematography from Yves Belanger created the perfect look and feel of a very nostalgic Brooklyn of the 50's that made me feel like I was there with each scene. Michael Brook's musical score also stood out and helped elevate the emotions of each scene.
And above all, Crowley has managed to make me get lost in this story and feel every emotion his characters were feeling.
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