Room
2015
***½
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Cast: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, Sean Bridgers, Tom McCamus, William H. Macy, Amanda Brugel, Joe Pingue
Seven years ago, 17-year-old Joy was abducted by a man she calls Old Nick. Joy has given birth in captivity and she is determined to protect her 5-year-old son Jack, who has never experienced the world outside the Room. Apart from some issues with pacing and plausibility, this is a poignant and moving drama, which convincingly deals with complex psychological trauma and maternal guilt. Brie Larson earned an Academy Award for her strong lead performance. Emma Donoghue scripted from her own novel.
