Brooklyn

Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.

You can tell why this movie got such good reviews.  Especially the acting of Saoirse Ronan. She did a great job of showing the conflict between the two worlds and how they both pulled at her during very difficult times in her life.  This is not a mainstream great movie, but in its artsy way - it is worthy of the acclaim it has received.

I would recommend the artsy movie fans check this one out.  It was very well done and acted and will likely get several nominations for award season.