
Lady Bird, the directorial debut of actress Greta Gerwig, is the semi-autobiographical story of a teenager growing up in Sacramento California in 2002.
17 year old Lady Bird (real name Christine) is longing to get away from her home town and her slightly overbearing mother to a New York college, despite her less than impressive academic record. Dismissive of her mother's financial concerns, Lady Bird is more interested in her social standing, the local boys and what her future holds. Gerwig makes a fine debut with Lady Bird, a film that deals with a well-trodden subject with wit and honesty. A funny and astute script and a great cast ensure this is an enjoyable watch. Saoirse Ronan is as impressive as always as the flawed, occasionally infuriating but funny Lady Bird, with both Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts on moving form as her parents.