
Saoirse Ronin is Oscar worthy in 'Lady Bird'
BY DEEJ OSTER / VN EDITOR
“Lady Bird,” the directorial debut of writer/actor Greta Gerwig, centers around Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan), a senior at a Catholic high school in Sacramento, Calif., as she comes of age in 2002.
Her many adventures stretch from hanging out around town and selectively smoking cigarettes, to school dances and eating communion wafers with her best friend in the sacristy of the church to pass the time away.
In her adolescent antics, Lady Bird strives for independence: from her family, from her hometown, sometimes blindly without taking into account the effects on those for whom she cares most.
Ronan gives an Oscar worthy performance in embodying both the joy and heartbreak that come with growing older and moving forward.
She is full of charm, acts drunk and bubbly when talking to the boys she likes and overall is trying to forge her own path in this world.
When interacting with her mother (Laurie Metcalf), both actors spark with chemistry as if actually mother and daughter.
Bonding and butting heads, it’s their relationship that takes the main stage in the film.
The film engages the audience in letting the characters themselves be – instead of being that which is said.
Giving each character depth, Gerwig swirls them into each other, making obvious how meticulous she was when bringing this feature together.
A major theme is home, or where you come from.
Stopping to appreciate what you have, while you have it is something hard to do when so young.
The film plays off this tastefully in the capturing of the seemingly random events of her senior year.
The events aren’t necessarily connected, but they are, for they are her story, Lady Bird’s grand adventures.
“Lady Bird” is wonderfully funny, and is such an enjoyable, easy watch, I had to see it a few more times.
I highly recommend catching this movie in theatres before the Academy Awards in February.
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
More VN News Articles
- Second 'Sonic' a delight for all ages
- Junior juggles unique majors: theatre and biology
- Ready for finals? Students share study tips
- Freshman History major gets starring role in ‘Addams Family’
Recent VN News Articles
Discuss This Article
MOST POPULAR VN

Second 'Sonic' a delight for all ages By Dwayne Rose

Davis explains decision to transfer By Antoine J. Davis

Junior juggles unique majors: theatre and biology By Elise Pannemann

Ready for finals? Students share study tips By Dwayne Rose
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST VN NEWS
- Incorporating phenomenological philosophy in philanthropic giving
- Sharing my cousin’s inspiring life story
- ‘The slap’ stole the show, but was it all staged?
- Second 'Sonic' a delight for all ages
- Davis explains decision to transfer
- Junior juggles unique majors: theatre and biology
- Ready for finals? Students share study tips
RECENT VN CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- Top Three Cryptocurrency Safety Questions Answered
- Riding Jane Crow: Black Women And The Railroad
- Restoring Plasticity Could Be The Secret To Reversing...
- Is A COVID Vaccine On Your Child’s Summer Camp Checklist?
- Is A COVID Vaccine On Your Child’s Summer Camp Checklist?
- Is A COVID Vaccine On Your Child’s Summer Camp Checklist?
- Is A COVID Vaccine On Your Child’s Summer Camp Checklist?
- Finding A Way Out
- Flexitarianism For Dogs—For The Environment, For Their H...
- Faith-Based Life Transformation Organization Gets A...
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- Israel Remains Top Travel Destination
- Cash Back Credit Cards Help Curb Inflation
- BookTrib’s Bites: A Wide Selection of Exciting Summer R...
- BookTrib's Bites: Children, Romance, Corporate Politics,...
- BookTrib’s Bites: Stock Up on Some Great Summer Reading C...
- The Newest Diagnostic Exam Aging Adults Can’t Miss: The E...
- Israel Returns as Top Travel Destination
- Blockchain for A Greener Future: What You Need to Know
- BookTrib’s Bites: Crime, Romance, Comedy, Passion, I...
- BookTrib’s Bites: Four More Intriguing Journeys in the W...
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Denny's Makes Summer Delicious with the Release of its Newest Social Stars Influenced Menu
- DENNYS UNVEILS NEW ?DINER DRIP MERCH STORE FOR FANS OF FLUFFY PANCAKES, SYRUP AND ALL THINGS DENNYS
- US College Students Have Wildly Different Approaches to Eating Healthy and Maintaining Mental Focus than the Rest of the World
- Calling All Besties Dennys is Hiring Best Friends and Offering Them a Chance to Win The Perfect Weekend Off
- Neighbor.com Survey Finds Nearly 70% of Recent Graduates Turn to Gig Work to Cover Their Bills