yessssssssssSSSS

film festivals are fun because sometimes you get a heads up that a lot of people are about to have a new favorite movie. this is one of those times.

beyond being hilarious, unflinchingly honest, and performed to perfection, Gerwig's debut is just so, *so* smart about growing up, leaving home, reconciling teenage flippancy with parental gratitude, how class infects self-identity, and the enduring power of a certain Dave Matthews Band song. also, Tracy Letts drops one of the greatest, most understated f-bombs in film history.

a movie that audiences should be discovering and holding onto for a long time to come… hopefully it fares better than THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN.

Two names. Two boyfriends. Two best friends. Two semesters. Two school plays. Two dances. Two parties. Two distinct relationships with her parents. Two potential colleges. Two churches. And a hundred million kajillion tears for the scene at the airport.

this might have been my favorite theater experience ever. I loved that the crowd I saw it with was a bunch of older women, because during the airport scene all you could hear was crying. and honestly? it was so so beautiful. my mom is my best friend and i’m so glad she took me to see this for a second time.

this is the best movie ever made

no jokes here i just felt every single emotion i’ve ever felt since i was 17 so viscerally i physically felt Greta Gerwig breathe “cry you piece of shit” down the back of my neck

The time period in which the fil takes place is so out of the ordinary I like it for the very reason. The rebel icon is viewed more as a moody stage in a teen’s life which I think is a cinematic revelation.

it's good, it's even great.
it's overrated.
it's a brilliant story supported by even better performances, namely saoirse ronan .
the film has some real wit to it, but drags in a few spots.
but that's to be expected in a deep character piece such as this.
the characters are expertly written, and stands out among a sea of generic garbage.
i think this film is excellent, not perfect.

decent to strong 8

It's been a year since the hype "Lady Bird" was at an insanely high level. Seeing it for a 2nd time, I think it was better on rewatch. It's such a sincere love letter from Greta Gerwig to Sacramento that is crafted with such beauty and poignancy. Saiorse Ronan is phenomenal, Laurie Metcalf is amazing. The dialogue is very real and emotionally honest. So yes, Lady Bird is legitimately a great movie and since there is no more hype, I can truly say that with much more honesty than last year.

lean person analysis

Smart, empathetic, touching and genuinely funny.

Maybe I'd love it if I was still 15.

One of my favorite movie of all time. Very realistic, well made plot, heart warming, well directed, well performed, this movie is just flawless.