"The Outrun," Reviewed: A Disappointingly Constrained Showcase for Saoirse Ronan
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from The New Yorker6 months ago
The film presents a sincere yet synthetic adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir, showcasing Rona's journey from alcoholism to recovery in the beautiful Orkney Islands.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-outrun-reviewed-a-disappointingly-constrained-showcase-for-saoirse-ronan
While the movie conveys the admiration for Rona's story of overcoming personal struggles, it lacks aesthetic interest and feels constrained by its earnestness.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-outrun-reviewed-a-disappointingly-constrained-showcase-for-saoirse-ronan
The earnest gravity of the telling gets in the way of anything that resembles artistic freedom, creating a large gap between emotional input and output.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-outrun-reviewed-a-disappointingly-constrained-showcase-for-saoirse-ronan
The narrative unfolds through a non-linear structure, leaping between Rona's troubled past in London and her present journey to heal in Orkney.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-outrun-reviewed-a-disappointingly-constrained-showcase-for-saoirse-ronan
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