Room (2015)

A young woman is doing a pretty fantastic job of raising her son on her own. He’s well-mannered, healthy, clean, and obviously bright. But his entire life has been contained in the single room they share as captives of “Old Nick.”

Just looking at the cast list spoils the fact that there’s action outside of the room, but I was surprised by just how much takes place outside. I found myself wishing -- like the boy -- that we could've stayed there longer. But perhaps that's kind of the point...? How we can long for something more but fear the unfamiliar? How even terrible circumstances can start to feel "normal"?

Regardless, it’s an unusual and moving story with two of the most amazing performances I’ve seen. Ever.

B+