There’s so much right about Lady Bird. It’s hilarious, first of all. Much more so than I expected. I laughed out loud multiple times while watching it. And it’s a quick-witted movie too, but not in an unrealistic Aaron Sorkin way (not to knock Sorkin). The comparison that comes to mind is Juno. Both are about quirky high school girls who talk fast and get into self-made awkward situations. But Lady Bird has something extra, that I can’t quite put my finger on. This is one of those movies that sucks you into the character’s world. One of the best films of 2017.

4.5 out of 5 stars