Room (Film Review)
Room is a 2016 drama directed by Lenny Abrahamson, and starring Brie Larson. Both Abrahamson and Larson have been nominated for Academy Awards for this film.
The story follows Joy (Brie Larson) and Jack (Jacob Tremblay) who are captives of a man whom they call ''Old Nick'', in a garden shed. Joy had been in captivity for 2 years, and then she had Jack. Jack is 5 years old when the story begins, and ''Room'' is all he knows.
The plot is very well developed and executed perfectly. It is adapted from the novel of the same name by Emma Donoghue, and is very likely to win the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The claustrophobia of ''Room'' is portrayed very well, through cinematography, and the very natural acting of both Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. Brie Larson definitely never over-acts, and I definitely expect her to win the Academy Award for Best Lead Actress. The characters all felt completely real.
The story is so well developed and interesting that there is not a single moment when anyone could feel bored.
Overall, I have no major criticisms. The film is very moving, and it is so dark that many people may find it disturbing. But this reflects the subject matter.
I give Room 9/10.
Room was nominated for Best Director (Lenny Abrahamson), Best Lead Actress (Brie Larson), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. It was nominated for 3 Golden Globes and 2 BAFTAs.
Rated 15, runtime 118 minutes.
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