Lady Bird

Name: Lady Bird
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: November 3, 2017
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 93
Cast: Andy Buckley, Beanie Feldstein, Danielle Macdonald, Jake McDorman, Jordan Rodrigues

2017

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A24 | Release Date: November 3, 2017 | R

Starring: Andy Buckley, Beanie Feldstein, Danielle Macdonald, Jake McDorman, Jordan Rodrigues, Kathryn Newton, Kristen Cloke, Laura Marano, Laurie Metcalf, Lois Smith, Lucas Hedges, Odeya Rush, Saoirse Ronan, Stephen Henderson, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts

Summary: Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting AmericanChristine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. [A24]… Expand

Director: Greta Gerwig

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Alissa Wilkinson

Nov 7, 2017

Lady Bird is the rare movie that manages to be affectionate, entertaining, hilarious, witty, and confident; it’s one of the best films of 2017, and certainly my favorite. Read full review

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Richard Roeper

Nov 9, 2017

It is smart without being smug, insightful without being condescending, funny without being mean-spirited and genuinely moving. It’s unique and original and fresh and wonderful, and can you tell I loved it? Read full review

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Stephanie Zacharek

Dec 27, 2017

Writer-director Greta Gerwig’s semiautobiographical Lady Bird is both generous and joyous, but when it stings, it stings deep. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Nov 3, 2017

Gerwig doesn’t trap her protagonist in the oblivious underage bubble that most coming-of-age dramedies inhabit; Lady Bird’s parents, played by Tracy Letts and Laurie Metcalf, are fully formed humans with their own deep flaws and vulnerabilities. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Sep 8, 2017

The real surprise is just how honest and personal this film proves to be — again, par for the course with Gerwig, and yet, fairly rare among first-time directors, who haven’t had nearly so much practice simply being real. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Susan Wloszczyna

Nov 2, 2017

It is also one of the better solo directing debuts by an actor in recent memory. Hardly a false step is taken by Greta Gerwig in her semi-autobiographical script that centers on Lady Bird’s final year at her rather progressive Catholic high school. Read full review

Mike Scott

Nov 16, 2017

That humor, like the film's moments of drama, tends to be measured rather than over the top -- but on the whole that's a good thing. It suggests a filmmaker who knows the value of restraint, which is a rarity, particular in a first-timer. Read full review

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kevinarnold

Nov 4, 2017

As far as indie dramedies go, this is one of the best I've seen. Greta Gerwig's writing and direction are very natural, creating funny characters you actually care about and a unique point of view. Everything works in the movie and was clearly thought out, made with love and intelligence.As far as indie dramedies go, this is one of the best I've seen. Greta Gerwig's writing and direction are very natural, creating funny characters you actually care about and a unique point of view. Everything works in the movie and was clearly thought out, made with love and intelligence. Highly recommended.… Expand

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alejandro970

Oct 4, 2020

Never before has adolescence, and the difficult process of growing up in a closed environment, strictly religious upbringing, and where money is scarce, had it been portrayed with such delightful wit and humor. That is precisely what as a spectator we must be grateful; and especially theNever before has adolescence, and the difficult process of growing up in a closed environment, strictly religious upbringing, and where money is scarce, had it been portrayed with such delightful wit and humor. That is precisely what as a spectator we must be grateful; and especially the performance of Saoirse Ronan. Why wait?… Expand

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DayZ_Tabloids

Dec 15, 2017

You've seen these 200X coming of age stories before. This one is just done pretty f*in well. Heart. Quirk. Slice of life dished out over time with characters that feel like they belong.

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Andremax

Dec 3, 2019

Lady bird is emotional, spontaneous and gaves us an coming-of-age under girls' point-of-view, which for itself is very different that we use to see in genre's movies.

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annbd

Mar 10, 2018

If I have to be honest, the movie was not particularly interesting. Personally, I appreciate, that it is related to real life, maybe not only related, but also it represents the picture of most people's lives - not knowing who you are, strange relationships and everyday struggle with familyIf I have to be honest, the movie was not particularly interesting. Personally, I appreciate, that it is related to real life, maybe not only related, but also it represents the picture of most people's lives - not knowing who you are, strange relationships and everyday struggle with family members and friends, problems in school and in finding university and intimate life. So, I appreciate the focus on that. It's teen drama though. It says the movie is drama and comedy, didn't rally feel the comedy there. "Yes, I gave that name to myself. It is given to me by me" - that was fun haha! Anyway, I am used to teen comedies and I didn't get that movie as comedy. Somehow, soundtracks weren't enough and the script wasn't something special. Overall, it was a bit chaotic.… Expand

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ranjan04rajeev

Jan 23, 2018

I Loved Brooklyn. But I wasn't able to relate to the story or any of the characters. Direction is good and acting is good too. May be this is a movie for american teens.

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evensteven23

Feb 4, 2018

Horrible movie, this movie is NOT original at all. The movie seems to be too similar to the America Ferrera movie, Real Women Have Curves (2002). The only difference is instead of allow income hispanic young lady, it has an emo caucasian girl.

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