I finally got the chance to see this movie after hearing all of the accolades and buzz. I really enjoyed "Lady Bird." Watching some of the scenes between Lady Bird and her mother made me think of my own relationship with my mother (and I'm a guy). I can see why a lot of people can relate to this movie and why it hits so close to home for them as well.
I liked the earlier scenes especially and how they basically set the tone for a coming-of-age story about a Catholic high school teenager and her senior year of high school in 2002-2003 Sacramento.
I thought the acting in "Lady Bird" was really good. I enjoy watching Saoirse Ronan act and with her performances in "Brooklyn" (2015) and now "Lady Bird" (2017), she proves to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
There were too many memorable scenes from this movie such as:
I loved the scene when the football coach takes over the theatre department, controlling the rehearsal like it is one of his own football matches. That part was too hilarious.
I also enjoyed the scene with the pro-life speaker and how Lady Bird bashes her presentation in front of the whole female section of girls. That part was so outrageous.
Laurie Metcalf, who played Ronan's mother, gave an excellent performance. I loved how Metcalf portrayed her as tough and realistic but also gave her some heart especially during the second half of the movie when she picks up her daughter following Lady Bird's disappointed sexual encounter. It is nice to see a mother onscreen who, ultimately, understands what her daughter is going through at her age.
Like mentioned in the title, "Lady Bird" sure makes for a nice late Friday evening movie.
I liked the earlier scenes especially and how they basically set the tone for a coming-of-age story about a Catholic high school teenager and her senior year of high school in 2002-2003 Sacramento.
I thought the acting in "Lady Bird" was really good. I enjoy watching Saoirse Ronan act and with her performances in "Brooklyn" (2015) and now "Lady Bird" (2017), she proves to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
There were too many memorable scenes from this movie such as:
I loved the scene when the football coach takes over the theatre department, controlling the rehearsal like it is one of his own football matches. That part was too hilarious.
I also enjoyed the scene with the pro-life speaker and how Lady Bird bashes her presentation in front of the whole female section of girls. That part was so outrageous.
Laurie Metcalf, who played Ronan's mother, gave an excellent performance. I loved how Metcalf portrayed her as tough and realistic but also gave her some heart especially during the second half of the movie when she picks up her daughter following Lady Bird's disappointed sexual encounter. It is nice to see a mother onscreen who, ultimately, understands what her daughter is going through at her age.
Like mentioned in the title, "Lady Bird" sure makes for a nice late Friday evening movie.