Believable Eilis In Saoirse's Memoirse

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Saoirse Ronan is a critically acclaimed actress who has been in poignant and successful films since she was 13 years old. In Brooklyn, we see her talent and maturity shine through as an actress that is not as apparent in her other films. One could say that in Brooklyn Saoirse’s Listening/Reaction skills, Believability, and Emotional access take center stage allowing the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the self-discovery story. Eilis is a shy character at first, who notices much but says little. She is defined by an intense love for her family, and unfamiliarity with herself and the world around her. Saoirse Ronan spends the first half of the film conveying Eilis’ concentration and intensity to a T. We see these moments when Eilis shares …show more content…

Saoirse is quite a believable Eilis, despite being Irish herself, she is not from a small town. But we can comfortably believe she has lived in one all her life. We can believe when Eilis has trouble making conversation with her first customers and stumbles over asking how hot it is outside that Eilis is painfully shy and awkward. This is a far cry from Saoirse herself, but her ability to be shy and a bit withdrawn is not forced. Later as we see Eilis’s transition in her personality and connections with people it feels very natural and unscripted for the viewer. After meeting Tony, we see changes in Eilis’s connections to her wardrobe, family, and boarding house women. We can see Eilis’ sunglasses and pretty white and blue dress she wears to get the groceries when she returns back home as a reflection of her growth into a woman who is sure of herself and stands out. When Eilis stands up to Ms. Kelly and proudly tells her she is her last name and that she is married, it does not come as a 180 from who Eilis is, but an affirmation of the success of Saoirse to bring Eilis to new heights and showcase the stark difference of the Eilis of a year ago versus the Eilis of

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