Greta Gerwig is a minimalist

Barbara 2022-03-21 09:01:39

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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  • Chris 2022-03-18 09:01:03

    To me, it’s a story of self-seeking troubles. I am very tired of the tone of putting up a posture and preparing to share my life feelings with you. 2.5

  • Amiya 2022-01-27 08:05:46

    It should be this year's favorite youth movie! Very Francis, very American lover, Ronan's temperament is also very suitable, it is estimated that he will get a bunch of performance awards. Plus Shanghaiman's Lucas and sweet tea are sitting here, it's not good to look at. What if this is the best version of me? Maybe everyone has ever felt that the environment/family is the shackles that fetter one's own wings, but isn't it all learned from the young and energetic left and right?

Lady Bird quotes

  • [last lines]

    Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: Hi Mom and Dad, it's me, Christine. It's the name you gave me. It's a good one. Dad, this is more for Mom. Hey, Mom, did you feel emotional the first time that you drove in Sacramento? I did and I wanted to tell you, but we weren't really talking when it happened. All those bends I've known my whole life, and stores, and the whole thing. But I wanted to tell you I love you. Thank you, I'm... thank you.

  • Kyle Scheible: What you do is very baller. You're very anarchist.

    Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: Yeah. Fuck'em.

    Kyle Scheible: Don't worry, I'm not gonna snitch on you.

    Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: Well, I hope not 'cause I'd fucking kill your family.

    Kyle Scheible: What?

    Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: Sorry. I... that was an exaggeration.

    Kyle Scheible: It's okay. My dad has cancer, so I guess God's doing that for us.