Greta Gerwig is the biggest winner of "Lady Bird", proving herself to be one of the most promising young directors. What I like her most is that she is a minimalist, in the sense that she uses the most economical way to express the maximum information. Take one scene in the film for example. When Christine (Saoirse Ronan) receives the notification letters from the universities, only key information "regret", "unable" and "wait list" is shown to the audience. Also, when the audience see the "...mbia University", they know it's Columbia University.
Lucas Hedges proves again that he is the best actor of his generation, following his breakthrough performances in "Manchester by the Sea". Laurie Metcalf also shines through the movie by showing a clear transition in the mother character she plays. The music score and soundtrack are pleasant and enjoyable.
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