The apparent (perhaps 'largest' or 'most obvious') central conflict - and, indeed, the supposed 'plot', as advertised and spoken about by pretty much everyone involved with its production - doesn't actually begin, in the strictest of senses, until the final third of 'Brooklyn (2015)', which leaves little room for this new, much more outward struggle and ultimately results in much of it seeming rather rushed and communicated somewhat ineffectively, especially considering that the tensions and temptations tearing our protagonist between her two homes often feel tenuous at best and that her choice, which is supposed to be a difficult and ambiguous one, actually ends up seeming rather obvious. The picture is actually much more of a character study than anything else, though, and certainly isn't marked solely by this late-edition plot-shift - though it's definitely solidified and enhanced by it. The film conveys itself through universal and surprisingly touching themes of home, heritage, love and the ever-evolving, unexpected nature of life itself. It comes together to become an incredibly endearing and entertaining experience that enchants as much as it emotionally affects, often making you long for a home you perhaps never had by letting you into the heart of a person who somehow doesn't really exist. 8/10

Ugh was this movie boring...like watching paint dry. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 star because the acting is incredible, but it's totally boring. There was also zero chemistry between Eilis and Tony. I was rooting for her to stay in Ireland, but unfortunately she didn't. Waste of time.

The main weakness with this rather tame film is the male lead.His uncharismatic character does not impose itself on the film and Ronan's character.So the film is unbalanced with Ronan a strong performer,helped by the close-ups on her pale eyes and enigmatic expression. I didn't buy the attraction other than availability,nor the speed of blossoming love.Then a toe-curling dinner scene with the family including a bizarre younger sibling(well singposted).The giggling girls at the boarding house got a little repetitive .Only when she returned to Ireland did the film open up and although it was predictable she would fall for someone else and dither it was too much to hope she would stay behind. In a William Trevor story she may have.

I enjoyed the movie as something for light entertainment. I would call it "gentle drama." It was a visually appealing film, and I did enjoy that more than the actual script. One thing that is a pet peeve of mine and very, very common in the UK setting movies and television mini-series, is everything is perfect: the clothes, the hair, the immaculate homes, the neatness. Never a hair out of place, or a home-made hairdo or makeup. Supposed to believe that this young woman is not rich, yet her hair, makeup and clothing are perfect. That annoys me so much in UK films. American films are much more able to portray the messiness and imperfection of real life when it comes to clothes, hair and surroundings.