I'm also guessing the book makes for a good read and would fill in a lot of blanks, why does she call herself Lady Bird, why is her brother Polynesian? etc.Lady Bird is a 2017 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut. The film quality is only so-so, I'm guessing they thought the lo-res look suited the era, personally I prefer a more high definition presentation, the lighting and sets deserved it.
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There is a scene where they're at a thrift store ( chartity shop for UK readers ) and they are on the brink of a full blown arguement when a dress on the rack distracts them both and they revert back to having a normal conversation, very telling, very realistic and says more about their whole relationship in one short scene than many other movies do in 120 minutes. Lady Bird is a perfect vehicle for Saoirse, the script handling the typical mother daughter relationship with a deft touch. She is one of those rare actors that make you forget you're watching Saoirse but her fully fleshed out character. Watching her in her early films like Atonement and The Lovely Bones it was clear a star was in the making and she continues to be very watchable and believable. Saoirse Ronan is, in my opinion, the best actress at work today. It is no wonder that the women who grew up int he late 90s early 2000s (era of the film) struggled to find their place in life, and spent a lot of time on third wave feminism.
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While I did think the movie was very good for it's genre (apparently 'mumblecore' is a thing), it is not a happy film, and I do believe that my male friend who suggested it was under the impression that when his female friends claimed to have that relationship with their mothers, that is was a sweet thing and a building of mutual respect, instead of a fight to find their place in the world while their mothers constantly denigrate them. It is also apparent that this power struggle is only between Ladybird and her mother, as she is much less concerned about her son and his live-in girlfriend (even when he and his father apply for the same job). It is obvious that they love each other, and Ladybird does eventually grow into her independence, but the power struggle that they have over the control of Ladybird's life is the focus of the film. She doesn't fit in from her hair to her personality, and she is constantly derided for it.Įven at the end, when her mother has the choice to show her love when her journey finally takes off, she refuses until it is too late.
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Is she praised for her free thinking? No, instead of being able to critically think, she is instead punished for sticking her proverbial head above the parapet. I do appreciate that in every parent/child relationship, there is a push-pull in a bid for control over one's life, but the extent of what we see in this film, is a teenager trying to find her feet within her sexuality, freedom of choice, and even standing up for what she believes in school (even if she is a bit harsh with her words). It is apparent this is a very toxic relationship. From the childish mother stubbornly refusing to acknowledge her daughter's bids for independence, to the effects of her trying to control every aspect of her life through constant insults and deridement.
Instead, what I found was a delving into the constraints of an abusive mother and daughter relationship. This film was lauded to me by a (male) friend who apparently heard from many of his female friends that it was a fantastic film and a look into a loving mother and daughter relationship. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Continue without accepting’ or ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices or learn more. Third parties use cookies for the purposes of displaying and measuring personalised advertisements, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.
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