The ‘beautiful’ period drama film has a 97% approval rating (Image: Item 7, Parallel Films, Wildgaze Films, Finola Dwyer Prods)
Fans of the genre are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful and moving period dramas, and there is one romantic historical piece streaming on Netflix that appears to be capturing hearts across the board.
Audiences have hailed the historical drama as a ‘standout’ film that is ’emotionally satisfying’ and ‘truly lovely’, while critics cannot stop praising the outstanding brilliance of the lead actress and her remarkable portrayal in the period piece.
Helmed by director John Crowley, with a screenplay penned by Nick Hornby, Brooklyn is a 2015 romantic period drama that has seemingly enthralled viewers endlessly with its ‘beautiful’ storyline and ‘exquisite’ performances.
Brooklyn is adapted from Colm Tóibín’s 2009 novel of the same name and features Saoirse Ronan in the lead role alongside Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson. They are supported by Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Jessica Paré, Eve Macklin, Bríd Brennan, and Jenn Murray in secondary roles.
The period drama’s official synopsis reads: “An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.”
Viewers say the ‘extraordinary’ period drama is ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ (Image: Item 7, Parallel Films, Wildgaze Films, Finola Dwyer Prods)
Brooklyn arrived in cinemas to widespread critical praise and secured nominations for numerous prestigious accolades, including three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and a Best Actress nod for Ronan. The Irish star also garnered Best Actress nominations at the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Boasting an impressive, near-flawless 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Brooklyn has established itself as a cinematic triumph in the years following its debut.
One critic said of the period drama: “A turn to the past in order to rationalise the present, Brooklyn is a standout example of the forceful, empathetic tempest that cinema is capable of delivering to an audience.”
While another reviewer added: “I’m a sucker for a good romance. I’m an even bigger sucker when it’s rooted in rich themes and concepts that shine throughout the film. Brooklyn’s main romance is palpable and breathtakingly beautiful but it’s also cemented in something else.”
Another critic said: “In short, Brooklyn is one of the very best films of the past decade and worth looking back on.”
Meanwhile, one reviewer wrote: “There are no real words to describe how moving and emotionally satisfying this story is.”
Yet another glowing review from a critic reads: “Central to the story’s theme are love, family and homesickness, ingredients perfectly blended and served by director John Crowley. What a truly lovely film.”
The ‘outstanding’ period drama is currently streaming on Netflix (Image: Item 7, Parallel Films, Wildgaze Films, Finola Dwyer Prods)
Audiences have been equally captivated by Brooklyn, with one viewer writing: “Beautiful classic in every sense of the word. Outstanding performances. Atmospheric joy. Don’t miss it.”
While another fan of the film said: “A beautiful depiction of the bittersweet pull of belonging, told with much elegance, where the final result is an evocative period piece that is both satisfying and pulls at the heartstrings.”
Another viewer heaped praise upon the period drama: “This is a simple yet beautiful, elegant and poignant film. It makes you want to cry and smile simultaneously. For a moment it rescued my lost faith that life may still be worth living in spite of all its twists and turns.”
Meanwhile, one fan said: “Exquisite. Two-time Academy Award Nominee Saoirse Ronan is as extraordinary as she is beautiful in Brooklyn. The cast here maybe mostly unrecognisable but is superb.
“It’s about family, respect, hard work, the things we love, ambition and most of all romantic love. It is a treasure trove of a movie about the the things we value most in life. It’s perfect for a Sunday afternoon and brings enchantment. If only there were more movies like this one.”
Brooklyn is currently streaming on Netflix.
