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THE FILM ADAPTATION of Colm Tóibín’s novel Brooklyn proved a hit at the Irish and UK box offices, raking in over €1.4 million.
The film, which has been tipped to be a contender at next year’s Oscars, stars Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters and was adapted by novelist Nick Hornby.
It follows a young girl who moves from small town Ireland to Brooklyn, New York where, unlike home, she has the opportunity for work and for a future and love.
The film took £1,041,278 (Over €1.4 million) at the UK and Ireland combined, meaning it is the highest opener and third-highest grossing film for this past weekend.
Its sterling take is one of the largest for an Irish film ever and it opened on more screens – 87 – than any Irish film ever besides last year’s monster hit Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie.
Following its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and having since played at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film has been nominated for five Moët British Independent Film Awards including Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Outstanding Achievement in Craft for casting.
The film also opened on five screens in the US last Wednesday and has taken in $237,000.
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A good movie that stays true to the wonderful Colm Toibin book, go!
Five screens in US and tipped to be a contender at next year’s Oscars?
#GenderEquality
Normal for this to happen prior to wider distribution. Many films that have won or been nominated for Oscars go on limited release to be sure they don’t miss out on the cut off date for Oscar noms.
I find Ronan, insufferable and pretentious, she said she cried when she watched the film herself. Suppose I’d cry myself if I had to watch it.
You would though. Wouldn’t ya?
Stephen I find Saoirse Ronan when I have seen her being interviewed entirely herself and entirely down to earth and natural. But this being Ireland I suppose someone has to chop a successful young actor down to size.
I find her mature, thoughtful and serious about her job. Instead of knocking her down which I know is a great Irish trait we should be lauding this 21 year old who is well on her way to becoming one of Ireland’s most successful actors.
We should only laud what we find laudable. I happen to agree with stephen’s view.
Cool
Na he’s right she’s definitely annoying. Good actress though.
Coming from the field says allot. Great girl, fantastic person and never speaks poorly of others
Totally agree. Lord forbid, an Irish person doing well for themselves. I personally find it embarrassing that people are petty enough to slag off her accent and her success. People need to get over themselves.
“Pretentious” she is not. Saoirse comes from a working class background and she notes that regularly. Another one trying to find fault.
Oh she’s Irish! Ah well then I’ll be dishonest and give a big hooray. The rednecks in honky land will say it’s unAmerican to criticize John Wayne. I see we have the Irish equivalent here. Small minds that never left the parish.
she will be in floods watching the panti film.
You’re seething with envy that’s all. If Saoirse Ronan’s continuous success didn’t bother you so much, you wouldn’t be on here leaving petty comments. Oh, I’m British BTW.
Martello Mulligan you obviously haven’t been a success in life which is why don’t laud other’s success. One pity’s you profusely.
Kitty, we’ve moved on from S R – I’m calling you a parochial redneck. It’s your quaint opinions I’m questioning: the passport you carry is of no consequence.
Ha you could of fooled me. It just so happens I’m no “parochial redneck”. I’m well educated Londoner (no parish in sight) well travelled, raised in affluence and successful. i just don’t understand the Irish resentment towards their own success stories. If you dislike Saoirse Ronan that’s fine but there’s no need to come here and make hostile comments regarding a young lady and that goes for everyone else. I relish in everyone’s successes. You should try it too ;))
Thanks for clarifying Kitty. Kinda like Del Boy Trotter then?
Before my years, Martello.
Goodnight Kitty. I do envy you your youth. Wear it well.
Working class? You mean don’t want to work class?
That term is so antiquated.
For those who can find it in their hearts; lets celebrate this young 21 year old lady who’s on her way to international stardom and putting Ireland and our growing film industry on the map. For those who can’t get over the hurdle of clear jealously and resentment; may it continue to eat your soul. That is all.
Really enjoyed this Movie …much more than Spectre …I know they are a different type of film but at least Brooklyn had a credible storyline and excellent acting
A lovely young woman who is very talented, she deserves all her success
Loved it !!!!
I wish people would get over this film. At best, the book was average. I’ve no doubt the film is the same. It’s a tired old story told many times before.
Saoirse is a great actor but let’s not presume she’s going to win an Oscar
Perhaps you should check out the critics reviews. ‘Brooklyn’ is on a rare 99% on Rotten Tomatoes making it one of the best critically acclaimed films of the year. She’s also in the top 5 five for Best Actress. Sorry if you can’t handle that!
Bitter?
I’ll be giving this a miss and going to see the ‘critically acclaimed’ Panti movie instead.
Just to clarify, it’s not a film for women’s underwear fetishism. I learned that the hard way
Hate when that happens , Tweety .
It will probably be on RTE for Christmas Day. 6.30pm film.
It’ll be still at the box office!
I’m so sorry I don’t have a granny to recommend this to.
(can’t watch it myself as my doctor advised me large amounts of sugar are bad for me)
Parts of it filmed in my home town!
Hardly a ‘Massive box office hit’ – film had a budget of 10 million
It’s the opening weekend!
Does Box Office refer generally to sales not budget ? Just asking like…
Box office=tickets sold against film budget. The film is currently on limited released in US before being rolled out nationwide in late November; UK AND Eire full release. €10 million is nothing, it will make it back in no time. Brooklyn will be expanding in to other markets in 2016.
pictures packed out, are kids still going to bed hungry?
Loved it. Great to see Maeve McGrath back on screen as well
A film about emigration is top. Probably struck a chord with many
@Kittycat. Bet you’re her Mammy. She’s grand. A fine Irish Actress. She will go far.
Nope, not her mother. I would be very proud if I was though. Wouldn’t you? Or are you on the resentful bandwagon too?
She’s no Amy Huberman !
Chick flick
Went to see Spectre on Saturday lads. Great show.
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