Room
The excellent Brie Larson (Short Term 12) leads this harrowing drama as a mother trapped in a windowless, 10-by-10-foot enclosure with her five-year-old son Jack. From the director of Frank and What Richard Did. Based on the award-winning novel by Emma Donoghue. Donoghue came to the story after learning about the victims in the Fritzl case.
To shield her child from the horrible reality of the situation, she playfully names their confinement ‘Room’ and conjures a whole new world for Jack. But when her composure starts to break, and his curiosity about ‘Room’ grows, only one option becomes available to them – breaking free.
- Director:
- Lenny Abrahamson ('Frank', 'What Richard Did')
- Writer:
- Emma Donoghue
- Cast:
- Brie LarsonJacob TremblayJoan AllenSean BridgersWilliam H. Macy
Reviews & comments
Total Film
pressA moving, harrowing and redemptive drama about the ties that bind a mother to her child. Be warned: one box of tissues may not be enough.
Time Out
pressA heartrending exploration of the worlds that parents create with their kids, the devastation that arises when those mountains move, and the ineffable fulfillment that results from climbing the peaks together.
The Telegraph
pressIt ought to be a triumph. Somehow, though, it lacks the flooding emotional force Donoghue gave it on the page.
The New York Times
pressWhile it flickers with grace and imagination during its initial half, largely because of Jack, it devolves into a dreary, platitudinous therapy movie in its second ...
The Guardian
pressA disturbing and absorbing film, shrewdly acted, particularly by Larson.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt’s a decent shot at a tall target, but real credit is due the lead actors, with Larson expanding beyond the already considerable range she’s previously shown...
Loved this film despite the depressing subject matter. Brie Larson is so convincing in her role, I was full of emotion and on the edge of my seat the entire time. Nice to have a not strictly Hollywood ending. Since seeing the film I have read the book - this is a great adaptation that in my opinion is better than the book. Very deserving Oscar win for...
Room - Nearly like no other film I’ve seen before, similar in some ways to ‘Cube’ or ’The Lovely Bones' but basically a stand alone film in what I’ve seen. Very odd to begin with, then as the film unravels it explains itself & just goes bonkers. Bit of a mind trip and I thought it felt as if it was about to end three times. A thought provoking movie, more...
Based on the best-selling novel written by Emma Donoghue (who also wrote the screenplay). Lenny Abrahamson's Room is an emotionally powerful and moving film. The best mother-son movie since Xavier Dolan's Mommy. Brie Larson is extraordinary as single mother Joy. Larson is a great actress (see Short Term 12) and this is the best acting I've seen from...
Total Film
pressA moving, harrowing and redemptive drama about the ties that bind a mother to her child. Be warned: one box of tissues may not be enough.
Time Out
pressA heartrending exploration of the worlds that parents create with their kids, the devastation that arises when those mountains move, and the ineffable fulfillment that results from climbing the peaks together.
The Telegraph
pressIt ought to be a triumph. Somehow, though, it lacks the flooding emotional force Donoghue gave it on the page.
The New York Times
pressWhile it flickers with grace and imagination during its initial half, largely because of Jack, it devolves into a dreary, platitudinous therapy movie in its second ...
The Guardian
pressA disturbing and absorbing film, shrewdly acted, particularly by Larson.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt’s a decent shot at a tall target, but real credit is due the lead actors, with Larson expanding beyond the already considerable range she’s previously shown...
Loved this film despite the depressing subject matter. Brie Larson is so convincing in her role, I was full of emotion and on the edge of my seat the entire time. Nice to have a not strictly Hollywood ending. Since seeing the film I have read the book - this is a great adaptation that in my opinion is better than the book. Very deserving Oscar win for...
Room - Nearly like no other film I’ve seen before, similar in some ways to ‘Cube’ or ’The Lovely Bones' but basically a stand alone film in what I’ve seen. Very odd to begin with, then as the film unravels it explains itself & just goes bonkers. Bit of a mind trip and I thought it felt as if it was about to end three times. A thought provoking movie, more...
Based on the best-selling novel written by Emma Donoghue (who also wrote the screenplay). Lenny Abrahamson's Room is an emotionally powerful and moving film. The best mother-son movie since Xavier Dolan's Mommy. Brie Larson is extraordinary as single mother Joy. Larson is a great actress (see Short Term 12) and this is the best acting I've seen from...
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