Brooklyn

"Two countries, two loves, one heart"

2015 1h 51m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 3,329

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Synopsis

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In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

“Two countries, two loves, one heart”

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Cast

Saoirse Ronan
Eilis Lacey
Domhnall Gleeson
Jim Farrell
Emory Cohen
Tony Fiorello
Jim Broadbent
Father Flood
Julie Walters
Madge Kehoe
Jessica Paré
Miss Fortini
Eve Macklin
Diana Montini
Brid Brennan
Miss Kelly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Crowley
Writers: Nick Hornby
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Made its money back 5.6× over at the box office.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Crowley, shot by Yves Bélanger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Brook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jake Roberts shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WORLD

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Marketing tagline: "Two countries, two loves, one heart".

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The take

John Crowley directs. Yves Bélanger behind the camera. Michael Brook scores. Jake Roberts cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Made its money back 5.6× over at the box office.
2Released 11 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom.
4Directed by John Crowley, shot by Yves Bélanger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michael Brook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jake Roberts shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson and Emory Cohen carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Two countries, two loves, one heart".
9IMDB entry: tt2381111 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "ship", "based on novel or book", "love triangle", "homesickness".

The technical file

Cinematography: Yves Bélanger
Original score: Michael Brook
Editing: Jake Roberts
Production design: Tania Bijlani
Costume design: Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Makeup / hair: Niamh O'Loan
VFX supervisor: Andy Clarke
Sound: Glenn Freemantle
Runtime: 111 min · 1h 51m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $11,000,000
Box office: $62,076,141
Return: 564% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Brooklyn (2015)

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Reno2016-02-24
★ 9/10
An ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us. A very fascinating movie. Depicted as a real life drama that is totally different from the other Oscars nominees for this year. Based on the novel of the same name, that tells the story of a young Irish woman, Eilis, in the 1950s who travels to the United States, Brooklyn, looking for a better future. Thousands of kilometers across the Pacific ocean, she finds a new job, new friends, a whole new life, but what she misses is her home and family. So how she makes out of those difficulties, and finds a way to go forward is the rest. About an ordinary woman's life struggle that lives very close to average of us. That's why I loved this film more than other drama films nominated for this Oscar. The first two acts were amazing, the third was a bit off and cliche, but that's how the story rediscovered by getting back at the conclusion. I think this is Saoirse Ronan's full matured character as an adult woman. She was my favourite child actress and seen all her films. So felt strange to see her like this, because that's not how I remember her, but it only gets better after she does more character like this. She was very good, in fact, she should get the Oscar for the role. In my prediction, Brie Larson for 'Room' and Ronan are the top contenders, but if Cate Blanchett wins that'll be a great disappointment. I'm also expecting adapted screenplay awards. The cinematography was fantastic, those 50s New York City really brought back on the screen. It is a must watch, especially if you're a middle aged guy, because you're well experienced about personal and social life already, and this movie only a reminder. 9/10
NETFLOWERS2017-10-21
★ 9/10
Brooklyn (2015) A Beautiful and Moving Film - A Love Story. 26 August 2016 - 2 out of 2 users found this review helpful. A beautiful and moving film. A love story that draws you in, and is told so well that you care about the characters almost immediately. The photography and the close-ups are really beautiful, and the camera loves Saoirse Ronan. She leaves Ireland and she is off to America, (Brooklyn). Her trip to America is shot so economically, yet powerfully, you could feel what it must have been like on that Ocean Liner. Homesick and missing her widowed Mum and Sister she makes a home for herself in Brooklyn. But will she stay in Brooklyn? The cast is amazing, Julie Waters, Jessica Pare, and Jim Broadbent, to mention a few. The wardrobe was authentic, and the soft warm colors seemed to give this film a dreamlike feeling. But In the end it was all about Saoirse, she carried this film, there was never a false moment. When she was homesick, you knew it, you could feel it. I love "BROOKLYN".