Lady Bird Review

Lady Bird is a film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. I just happen to watch the trailer my chance and decided to give a go for this film. After watching the film, I can say that I was quite satisfied watching this film.

Plot: The film chronicles the life of Christine (Lady Bird) a student of a Catholic school in the years 2002-03.

Story and direction: This film has most perfectly shown the way adolescents react to situations. The way the film has woven in the situations any adolescent faces is commendable. Lady Bird as a character has so many shades. We see her being naughty, stupid, funny and emotional. Then comes her friends. Jules is kind of that supporting friend you always have on your side no matter how wrong/right you are. Jenna is the kind of friend that you want to have because of her being so flamboyant. Then we have her so called boyfriends who were poles apart in their own different way. I being from a Catholic school could connect with the film more easily because I have been in that kind of environment. Even the teachers's characters were so beautifully woven into the story. I also liked the parents' character of Lady Bird. While the father who is mostly supportive in many of Lady Bird's ventures, the mother is the conscious one who is always sort of scared for her child. Even she reacting so rudely to Lady Bird, was a way of showing her love to her. And then the finale of the film, just put a good finish and a nice arc to Lady Bird. My only issue, and this could only be me, is that These kind of films are seen so often that one can predict as to what is going to happen.

Performances: Sairose Ronan once again just delivered an applauding performance as Lady Bird. I loved her in Brooklyn (that came out 2 years ago), and still she proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. Laurie Metcalf was also great as the mother. Tracy Letts also delivers a good performance. Lucas Hedges and Timothee Chalamet were also so distinct in the roles they played. Beanie Feldstein also provided some great support to Lady Bird's character.

Favorite Scene: It would be the scene where the sister calls Lady Bird in her room for putting the 'Just Married with Jesus' signboard on her car and also explains her that isn't love and attention the very same thing. That dialogue resonated with me. It's because that we seek love, that we do things that bring people's attention to us. And this dialogue also applies in real life to any person who seeks to be loved.

Verdict: This film is perfect for all adolescents who are going through this phase. It will very easily connect with them. Kudos to Greta Gerwig and team.

I am going with a 9/10.