Lady Bird (the film). No spoilers

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Anyone seen it or planning to?

I thought it was brilliant. Bittersweet, funny and heart warming.

Perfect portrayal of relationships between friends and between parents when you’re a (slightly) rebellious teenager.

Saoirse Ronan was great in Brooklyn and better in this.

I knew Greta Gerwig was talented but didn’t think she was this damn good. Best film I’ve seen at a cinema in a year for me easily.

Laurie Metcalf was simply stunning. An amazing Oscar deserving performance.

I hope Gerwig and Metcalf get the Academy awards that they’re nominated in. Brilliant film.

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#2

I didn’t like it as much as I wanted to like it. Thought it was just “ok” I’m afraid.

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#3

Loved it mates. A couple of bits that absolutely choked me up, a lot more that made me laugh, her relationship with her mother was excellently done, acting was all brillio

Brillio/10

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#4

Saoirse Ronan is really good and I’m looking forward to watching this

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#5

I’m seeing it on Saturday. Am stunned by how limited a release it’s got here, only playing in 15 Cineworlds nationwide. Absolutely ludicrous for a Best Picture nominee.

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#6

good film. worth a watch. can’t imagine watching it again.

#7

Was fine. Like a more measured version of Juno and other indie schmindy coming of age dramas

Don’t really get the hype. Think it’d be a bit of a farce if it won any major awards given the competition

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#8

I’ve found the apparent big 2 very underwhelming this year. Phantom thread is my favourite of the major nominees but I think I preferred Florida project

#9

What’s the big two?

Get Out and Florida Project miles and miles ahead of everything else I’ve seen. Admittedly not seen Phantom Thread or Shape Of Water though

#10

Shape of water and 3 billboards

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#11

Going to see it tomorrow. Can’t wait.

Agree that the Florida project is my film of the year so far, over 3 billboards and phantom thread

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I’m a big Gerwig fan. Loved this film and liked the print and so have it hung on my wall. I was probably in the minority that also really liked Mistress America.

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#14

Same for me; was very very good but I don’t quite get why this coming-of-age story, out of all the good ones out there, is the one that is getting this level of adulation and Oscar buzz. But it’s a stupid issue to have since I thoroughly enjoyed it, found it pretty true and grounded and would recommend it to basically everyone I know.

#16

They have done a limited release so its eligible for the baftas so itl probably expand soon

#17

Yeah i thought it was wonderful. Thought it was lovely to see a film seem so naturally funny and moving and how Lady Bird herself wasnt always the nicest person, but it made her more rounded.

I alao liked how it seemed like you were viewing a snapshot of the family’s life and so there wasnt a huge amount of backstory. For example, dont think its ever mentioned explicitly how they found and adopted Miguel. He was just part of the family so yeah really well made

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#18

Yeah, thought it was a wonderful, gentle yet powerful film. Obviously territory that has been covered before but this added a real nuance to the issues addressed. Perfectly made, knew when to ease off the pace, when to throw in a gag, when to hit you with an emotional sucker-punch, and the actors are all more than worthy of the award nominations they’ve received.

It’s made me want to read Howard Zinn again, partly in the hope I look even 5% as cool as Timothee Chalamet whilst doing it.

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I liked Mistress America a lot too, especially on rewatch. Hoping to see this Tuesday or Wednesday, and looking forward to doing so.

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#20

Definitely appreciate the handling of Miguel more now after reading these comments. Funny how much you can take things for granted when they’re done that well - it makes them seem obvious and effortless when they’re anything but.

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#21

I love mistress America. What don’t people like about it?

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#22

I vaguely recall a few criticisms of it being along the Baumbach lines of “privileged people being arseholes” and saying the farcical comedy didn’t work. I personally thought the latter made the former more palatable (speaking as someone who likes Baumbach’s films generally, but can sometimes understand finding the causticity / pessimism wearing).

Gerwig’s influence has possibly been the best thing to happen to his work; at least judging by how Frances Ha had similar themes to much of the rest of his work, but conveyed them in a totally different way. Hence her directorial debut is something I’ve been looking forward to for a whiiiile