Room

Ensconced in my favoured aisle seat in NFT1 at the BFI, the lights came up at the end of Room and, as I attempted to look manly as I wiped the tears from my eyes, I felt shattered. Last year Son of Saul had left me feeling like I’d taken a good kicking, with Room, it felt like every emotional sinew had been wound taut and then played by Rodrigo y Gabriela for two hours. Room is a remarkable achievement.

Film, ReviewsMatthew Bone13 January 2016Room, Film, Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Lenny Abrahamson, tears, Crying, Emotional, Harrowing, Egg Snake, Emma Donoghue, Joan Allen, William H Macy, Sean Bridges, Ma, Jack, Golden Globe, Best ActressComment