ROOM (2015)
Featuring: Brie Larson; Jacob Tremblay; William M Macy
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
This movie won numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Roll for Brie Larson. But what is truly remarkable is the outstanding performance by nine year old Jacob Tremblay. No wonder he won the Critic's Choice Award for Best Young Actor.
Since birth, Jack's world existed entirely out of 'Room'. His only reality was the things he could see within the confines of 'Room'. And then of cause there was also Ma and occasionally Old Nick. Everything else was "on TV". But shortly after he turns five, the world as he knew it is shattered and he has to come to grips with the real world which exists out side of 'Room'.
Based on the best-selling novel by Emma Donoghue, the movie starts out very claustrophobic but gradually opens up just as the world begins to open up for Jack. For about half the length of the film it is only Jack and Ma. However, the performance by the two lead actors is so believable that the experience feels almost voyeuristic. This is excellent viewing which I highly recommend. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
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Brie Larson accepting her Oscar...
... and Jacob Tremblay accepting his Critic's Choice Award
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