This is a beautiful adaptation of the novel. This meditative drama has many moments of hard-hitting realities about how a convent's dark secrets affect generations of people in a small Irish community and Cillian Murphy gives such a mesmerizing performance. 👌
As an Irish person I found this movie very powerful. I think what is so brilliant about it compared to other movies or documentaries about mother and baby homes is how it illustrates the social pressure on people not to speak out. The way characters say "You have a good life you don't want to ruin it," is so chilling and says everything really.
Cillian is one of my favorite actors, he has such a natural style that you forget he is acting, A great under the radar movie of his is Sunshine. I am also glad Philomena got a mention which is also great!
So I'm pretty sure that Alonso knows this 😂. However, as someone from Ireland, I get it - it's politically sensitive due to the history. That said, this isn't The History Channel and I'm willing to forgive the odd misspeak or two for the great content served up on my breakfast plate every day. 😅
@ Now that is a stunning display of ignorance. The Republic of Ireland, which is what Alonso is talking about here, is not in the United Kingdom. I should know, because I’m from there. Go back to bed.
The Magdalene Sisters covers somewhat similar territory. It's set in an "asylum" (really an industrial laundry where the girls sent there are used for free labor) and shows what goes on inside (horrific physical abuse by the nuns and worse by the priest in charge). The asylum/factory is often juxtaposed with the beautiful village next door, effectively amplifying the effect.
Love you alonso but this story didn’t get any attention in the UK. It did get plenty of cover in Ireland you know the country that it happened in. Ireland hasn’t been part of the UK for a hundred years girl 😂 love from Dublin xo
I saw it at a lunchtime viewing in a cinema in the UK and there were very few empty seats. However it was Monday when the tickets are cheapest. It was also on at the second cinema (an art cinema) in the area. I saw it advertised a lot online and on some news sites.
Not seeing what is going on inside the nunnery but hearing noises and hearing disturbing noises reminded me slightly of Jonathan Glazers approach to depicting the horror that was Auschwitz
Just saw this and I loved it. Brilliant performances, direction, cinematography, sound design, etc. The image of there being only a wall separating the Magdelene laundry from the school brought so many resonances from The Zone of Interest, that an entire community lives a compleletely nornal life, as long as they all agree to ignore the horror only a wall away.
I cannot stop thinking about this movie. Saw it on a whim purely on my love for Cillian's acting. This movie is a masterpiece. Masterpiece. It's beautiful. That final few minutes. Haven't cried in a theater in like 15 years. Oofta. Bring tissues.
I am thinking of going to see this film as it is playing in the Netherlands. It is tempting as I am Irish and grew up in Dublin in 1952. I know all about growing up there. Perhaps the film will only highthen my belief that Women's liberation has always been right. I would not say the darkness of a convent but the darkness of the Church, like most churches. May your God be with you.
There’s a showtime/bbc miniseries with Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormick that covers similar territory. The Woman in the Wall. Really sad story so mad at the church, gawd.
This is a well made movie. As you said Murphy gives a fantastic performance, and some of the cinematography is beautiful. Ultimately though I think it lacks a lot of context for American audiences. I wasn't familiar with Magdalene Laundries going into the film, so things were probably much more ambiguous then they were intended to be. As. result I had to do a bunch of basic research after the film, that I'd assume UK audiences wouldn't have to do.
The book had an appendix to explain the context. It was like a concentration camp for women and children ran by women. In the name of kindness comes utter evil
If I'm feeling very generous, this film deals with the actual topic for about 15% of its running time. The rest is a *Walking-Around Movie.* That's what I call movies where there's a lot of walking around, staring out windows, washing hands, preparing food, climbing up and down stairs, staring blankly at the TV, etc. Tell me that's not a formula. Yet critics seem to love it, using words like "bold" and "different."
The ENTIRE film is about the Cayholic Church and its sins and the sins of the town that, with its silence, is complicit in the crimes. If you don't get that, there's no hope for you. Stick to the Marvel Universe.
Interesting film for me. My dad wa a coalman in 90s Ireland. I though it was good but someone pointed outto me before watching it that it is not a 100% authentically Irish as there are too many longshot of people saying nothing. Even in very darl moments Irish people seem to fill the air with chat. Which soinds silly bit totally males sense upon seeing it
The only five actors to win consecutive back-to-back Oscars were Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks for Best Actor, Louise Rainer and Katherine Hepburn for Best Actress and Jason Robards for Best Supporting Actor.
Don’t waste your time and money. The plot can be told in one sentence. The pace is deathly slow….The trailer is undeniably misleading… it has nothing to do with his family which this character is frustratingly distant from, If you enjoy watching someone load and unload bags of coal ….again…and again….and…again?….and driving his truck….then by all means have at it. If anything, it’s an example of how no one wants to stick their neck out for justice in a small community. Ok, so my review contains more words than spoken in this film. BORING!!
This is a beautiful adaptation of the novel. This meditative drama has many moments of hard-hitting realities about how a convent's dark secrets affect generations of people in a small Irish community and Cillian Murphy gives such a mesmerizing performance. 👌
As an Irish person I found this movie very powerful. I think what is so brilliant about it compared to other movies or documentaries about mother and baby homes is how it illustrates the social pressure on people not to speak out. The way characters say "You have a good life you don't want to ruin it," is so chilling and says everything really.
I'm rewatching Peaky Blinders atm, and Cillian is an absolute chameleon in the range of roles I've seen him in. Amazing actor.
1:17 Just for the record, Ireland isn't in the UK
Yep. That ruined the video for me.
Cillian is one of my favorite actors, he has such a natural style that you forget he is acting, A great under the radar movie of his is Sunshine. I am also glad Philomena got a mention which is also great!
1:30 Alonso, Ireland is not in the United Kingdom.
So I'm pretty sure that Alonso knows this 😂. However, as someone from Ireland, I get it - it's politically sensitive due to the history. That said, this isn't The History Channel and I'm willing to forgive the odd misspeak or two for the great content served up on my breakfast plate every day. 😅
Um, geography lessons maybe? Ireland is indeed part of the United Kingdom.
@ Now that is a stunning display of ignorance. The Republic of Ireland, which is what Alonso is talking about here, is not in the United Kingdom. I should know, because I’m from there. Go back to bed.
@@BrusselsDude Now that is a stunning display of arrogance. Go back to charm school.
@@LawnBunny777 Yes, you do need geography lessons.
I loved the book and I highly recommend reading it if you haven't, it's very short.
Good to know, thanks Kate!
The Magdalene Sisters covers somewhat similar territory. It's set in an "asylum" (really an industrial laundry where the girls sent there are used for free labor) and shows what goes on inside (horrific physical abuse by the nuns and worse by the priest in charge). The asylum/factory is often juxtaposed with the beautiful village next door, effectively amplifying the effect.
Love you alonso but this story didn’t get any attention in the UK. It did get plenty of cover in Ireland you know the country that it happened in. Ireland hasn’t been part of the UK for a hundred years girl 😂 love from Dublin xo
I saw it at a lunchtime viewing in a cinema in the UK and there were very few empty seats. However it was Monday when the tickets are cheapest. It was also on at the second cinema (an art cinema) in the area. I saw it advertised a lot online and on some news sites.
Not seeing what is going on inside the nunnery but hearing noises and hearing disturbing noises reminded me slightly of Jonathan Glazers approach to depicting the horror that was Auschwitz
Yes, good point!
Correction: Directed by Tim Mielants
Thanks for the review, I look forward watching this next weekend
Just saw this and I loved it. Brilliant performances, direction, cinematography, sound design, etc. The image of there being only a wall separating the Magdelene laundry from the school brought so many resonances from The Zone of Interest, that an entire community lives a compleletely nornal life, as long as they all agree to ignore the horror only a wall away.
I cannot stop thinking about this movie. Saw it on a whim purely on my love for Cillian's acting. This movie is a masterpiece. Masterpiece. It's beautiful.
That final few minutes. Haven't cried in a theater in like 15 years. Oofta. Bring tissues.
It is haunting indeed.
Yeah I almost cried when I read the book
I am thinking of going to see this film as it is playing in the Netherlands. It is tempting as I am Irish and grew up in Dublin in 1952. I know all about growing up there. Perhaps the film will only highthen my belief that Women's liberation has always been right. I would not say the darkness of a convent but the darkness of the Church, like most churches. May your God be with you.
There’s a showtime/bbc miniseries with Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormick that covers similar territory. The Woman in the Wall. Really sad story so mad at the church, gawd.
Thank you for the review.
This is a well made movie. As you said Murphy gives a fantastic performance, and some of the cinematography is beautiful. Ultimately though I think it lacks a lot of context for American audiences. I wasn't familiar with Magdalene Laundries going into the film, so things were probably much more ambiguous then they were intended to be. As. result I had to do a bunch of basic research after the film, that I'd assume UK audiences wouldn't have to do.
The book had an appendix to explain the context. It was like a concentration camp for women and children ran by women. In the name of kindness comes utter evil
Saw it last night and fantastic movie.
MAGDELENE LAUNDRIES WERE IN IRELAND NOT THE UK. IRELAND IS NOT NOT NOT IN THE UK!! Bloody heck.
Amazing film outstanding performances 👏
Double feature with Eileen for cold, bummer, period Christmas novellas
If I'm feeling very generous, this film deals with the actual topic for about 15% of its running time. The rest is a *Walking-Around Movie.* That's what I call movies where there's a lot of walking around, staring out windows, washing hands, preparing food, climbing up and down stairs, staring blankly at the TV, etc. Tell me that's not a formula. Yet critics seem to love it, using words like "bold" and "different."
The ENTIRE film is about the Cayholic Church and its sins and the sins of the town that, with its silence, is complicit in the crimes. If you don't get that, there's no hope for you. Stick to the Marvel Universe.
@@fvulpe9503 I don't like superhero films. None of what you described was more than 15% of the movie. The rest is cliched art house filler.
I can't wait to see this
@@MadailinBurnhope save your money,it's crap
@mattsmaintenance7139 just because of you have an iq of below 60.
I’m seeing this tomorrow (Monday)
Looking forward to seeing Emily Watson in the Dune prequel series.
We're planning to recap it on our Patreon!
Interesting film for me. My dad wa a coalman in 90s Ireland. I though it was good but someone pointed outto me before watching it that it is not a 100% authentically Irish as there are too many longshot of people saying nothing. Even in very darl moments Irish people seem to fill the air with chat. Which soinds silly bit totally males sense upon seeing it
It's very rare for Actors to win back-to-back Oscars, right?
Yep hasn't happened since the 90s with Tom Hanks & Kevin Spacey.
@@Gavin48 Kevin Spacey's Oscar wins were not back-to-back like Tom Hanks, they were four years apart.
The only five actors to win consecutive back-to-back Oscars were Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks for Best Actor, Louise Rainer and Katherine Hepburn for Best Actress and Jason Robards for Best Supporting Actor.
@@davidfilmexpert damn I stand corrected
I don't even think he's gonna get the nomination.
Don’t waste your time and money. The plot can be told in one sentence. The pace is deathly slow….The trailer is undeniably misleading… it has nothing to do with his family which this character is frustratingly distant from, If you enjoy watching someone load and unload bags of coal ….again…and again….and…again?….and driving his truck….then by all means have at it.
If anything, it’s an example of how no one wants to stick their neck out for justice in a small community. Ok, so my review contains more words than spoken in this film. BORING!!
If it's about working class folks and Emily Watson is in it... It's probably gonna be depressing.
No not depressing at all, it's actually really hopeful by the end and even though it's not tied in a bow it's still very moving.
The ending is excellent. Just the right final touch.
@@BreakfastAllDay Absolutely, it was perfect! 👌
I seen it last night and to be totally honest it was too slow a movie and it was rubbish
Guess you need a brain to get it. A knock em out brain-dead action orgy is probably more your liking. And it's not "I seen", it is "I saw".
Finally. Someone who thinks the same as I. It was slow as molasses and the ending ....I was like "That's it?" No resolution. Dark and boring.
@LawnBunny777 it was crap wasn't it 🤣🤣🤣
@LawnBunny777 well duh, it's an Art house movie. The venom films are probably more up your alley.
I'm confused. Were all his daughters actually escapees from the nunnery?
No, those are his daughters, but then he brought this one young woman home at the end.