Room - Weekly Film Analysis

'Room' is a 2015 drama, which briefly displays elements of a thriller in parts of the film, the film is directed by Lenny Abrahamsson who also directed 'What Richard Did' which is one of my key case studies for 'living with crime', this film also fitting into that category, as well as   possessing many similar characteristics to 'What Richard Did' due to Lenny Abrahamsson being an auteur and his distinguishable techniques being evident in both films. The film includes themes of violence, love, imprisonment, isolation and freedom as we watch protagonists Ma (Brie Larson) and Jack (Jacob Tremblay) in an extraordinary story told in the form of a linear narrative structure, the devotion and dedication Ma has for Jack as she continues to create and sustain the universe she has created inside 'Room' is evident due to the outstanding performance of both actors through out the film. This creates a realistic/believable relationship between the two characters, resulting in a heartfelt experience for the audience as we see Jack's normality settle in the confined space which Ma euphemistically named 'Room'. When comparing 'Room' to 'What Richard Did' I personally think there is a commonality in the subtle approach Lenny Abrahamsson takes to both stories , in both films an event/events takes place which may be displayed dramatically in many modern films, instead Abrahamsson focuses on the reaction of characters which in my opinion is just as effective as showing the horrific events in grotesque detail. As protagonists in both films accurately portray the various emotions felt in the reaction of the event, meaning the event can be delivered in a more realistic viewpoint for the audience , which could also be more effective as the incident feels more real as the grim nature of the event is shown accurately visually as well as emotionally without unnecessary gore in most cases. 

Brie Larson had an outstanding performance in the film, consequently leading to her winning an academy award for best actress of the year for the film. Her determination and dedication to the trade was evident in her preparation for the film, previous to the film she prepared by staying in the darkness of her apartment as well as loosing weight, this resulting in her being able to accurately portray the character we see in the film visually, as well as delivering an excellent performance as Ma. I thought this added to the already grim realism displayed in the film as it was evident that her character (Ma) would go to any extent in order for Jack to live a life as normal as possible, even in the shocking circumstances they were under her hope was displayed through the clever choice in the various micro features, but ultimately her performance was key in portraying the love and dedication Ma felt for Jack in 'Room'.