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Brooklyn [2015 film]

by John Crowley (Director), Nick Hornby (Screenwriter)

Other authors: Brid Brennan (Actor), Jim Broadbent (Actor), Emory Cohen (Actor), Domhnall Gleeson (Actor), Hugh Gormley (Actor)3 more, Saoirse Ronan (Actor), Colm Toibin (Original book), Julie Walters (Actor)

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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.
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Pleasant, interesting enough read... Highlighted well the lack of choices available to women in 1950's societies.. ( )
  jkdavies | Jun 14, 2016 |
An Irish girl moves to New York.

It's a little slow, but it's pleasant and very pretty to look at. The romantic conflict in the third act feels forced.

Concept: C
Story: C
Characters: C
Dialog: B
Pacing: C
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 2.8/4 ( )
  comfypants | Dec 6, 2015 |
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Crowley, JohnDirectorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Hornby, NickScreenwritermain authorall editionsconfirmed
Brennan, BridActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Broadbent, JimActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Cohen, EmoryActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Gleeson, DomhnallActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Gormley, HughActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Ronan, SaoirseActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Toibin, ColmOriginal booksecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Walters, JulieActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed

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