An A24 Picture, Written and Directed by Greta Gerwig.
Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan are a match made in cinematic heaven. What they craft with Lady Bird is really impressive, especially given that it is Gerwig’s first film as a writer/director.
The film operates very well on the basic level of teen coming of age comedy by being really funny, focusing on friendships and sexual awakening, and having arguably one of the most talented young casts ever (Feldstein, Chalamet and Hedges 👀).
However, what differentiates this from the rest is the child and parent relationship, specifically between Lady Bird and her mother. It is complicated, realistic, and heartbreaking. However, it is also something that eventually proves incredibly cathartic.
This was a huge award nominee but didn’t win much, but it surely cannot be long until the incredible Ronan wins an Oscar, she is proving consistently she is one of the biggest talents in the industry. I can’t wait to see Gerwig and Ronan’s next collaboration, Little Women, in a few weeks time.
Rating = 4.5/5
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