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Nov 4, 2015 · Colm Tóibín’s 2009 novel “Brooklyn” is one of those books that seems like a miracle, a book that reminds the reader just how much power can reside in relatively unadorned language. The Irish-born writer’s book tells the story of Eilis Lacey, a young woman from a working family circa 1950.
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97% Tomatometer 280 Reviews 87% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Young Irish immigrant Eilis Lace (Saoirse Ronan) navigates her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis...
- (279)
- John Crowley
- PG-13
- Saoirse Ronan
Nov 3, 2015 · This film about a familiar American story, the immigrant who arrives with dreams of the future and pangs over leaving home, explores the question: Where do we come from?
- John Crowley
- A.O. Scott
- 117 min
"Brooklyn" is a forthright, approachable, and esteemed historical drama where the dignity and honesty soar to heavenly heights to shine on the plights of love and independence.
Nov 25, 2015 · On an overall scale, Brooklyn is a heartwarming, captivating & fulfilling movie that's as much about growing up & finding your identity in life as it is about love & relationships, is powered by a strong lead performance from Saoirse Ronan, and addresses its universal themes in a sensible manner.
- (151K)
- Drama, Romance
- John Crowley
- 2015-11-25
Brooklyn is a film about Eilis, who crosses the Atlantic to America in the 1950s. She is a mildly career-motivated young Irish woman who is handed a dream opportunity without ever asking for it. Contrary to what typical immigrant protagonists are like, she neither really works her way up to success nor once finds herself in a life-and-death ...
Nov 4, 2015 · Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) is a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City.
