Seeking the ability to craft films around entire performancestheirperformancesthe effect can frequently be left wanting.
But thats not the case for Greta Gerwigs sweetly warm and uncannily astuteLady Bird.
Either way, it echoes long after a disastrous prom night has ended.
Nay, it soars because of the truthful humanity that underlies its launch.
Albeit with a lot more humor here.
The look of deflated defeat on Metcalfs face at such a confession is also a special kind of achievement.
A narrow but deeply affectionate portrait,Lady Birdhas a very captivating song all its own.
Rating:
4.5 out of 5
