I am always the last to see movies that were Oscar nominated or winners. Usually, I have never seen or heard of many or all of the movies on the best picture list. I knew that CODA had won best picture, but didn’t know anything about it or even what it was an acronym for (child of deaf adults). I stumbled upon it this weekend, while looking for something to watch and I am so glad.
The main adjectives I would use to describe this lovely, quiet movie are moving, uplifting and unique. It is a movie about a family, but so much more. The interaction between the deaf adults (all deaf actors) and Ruby, the hearing daughter is so well done. You feel like you are seeing something never seen on the screen before, but at the same time perfectly normal.
Ruby sparkles and her beautiful singing that helps her fit in and also gives her hope for a future outside of her family is such revelation. I won’t spoil anything, but the way the school choir concert is filmed will give you all kinds of empathy and emotion.
Better late than never - watch it too if you can and be prepared to feel all the feels.
I also loved this movie!
ReplyDeleteI know it was good, because I am still thinking about it!
DeleteLike you , I am one of the last to see a new movie and it's usually on Amazon or Netflix..I used to write down all the award winners to be sure to see them..Thanks for the review..
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasant surprise to me.
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