Report Card----"Lady Bird"

"Lady Bird" is a quality movie.
A wonderful cast: Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Siorse Ronan, Sacramento 2003.
It's basically about Siorse desperately wanting to get out of Sacramento.
And who can blame her?.  Laurie Metcalf's portrayal of passive-aggressive behavior is astounding to watch.

On to the scoring:

Did you have any built in expectations about this film, and if so, were they met, or even exceeded?

I'd heard many good things about it.
A.

Is it interesting?

Very.
A.

Compelling even?

Not to me.

C.

Is it good storytelling?

Yes, but not exceptional.
B-.

Is it well written?

Very.
A.

Is it well cast? Well played?

You can't beat Laurie Metcalf.
A+.

Well shot?

Very.
A.

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

Perhaps.
B+.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

It took about 45 minutes to establish that we were in 2002.
Could have been shorter to get there.
B-.

Is it too long? Too short?

About right.
A.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

Yes, and yes.

A+.

Is it predictable?

No.

A.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Yes.
A.

Is it funny?

Yes.
A.

Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

I could have waited.
B-.

Is it impressive?

Very.
A+.

Overall grade: A.

There is an  inspiring rendition of a production of Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along".  

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