CODA is a new addition to the coming-of-age genre and an Apple TV+ Original. The movie is acronym for ‘child of deaf adults’, which is the main premise of the story. Emilia Jones plays Ruby, a high school student who has aspirations of becoming a singer and also a deep sense of loyalty towards her family, of which she is the only hearing member. As Ruby approaches the end of high school, she must decide which path in life to take. Jones does a great job portraying the struggle of balancing following one's dreams and the responsibility to family and home. She is supported by a cast of deaf actors, including Marlee Matlin, who deliver strong performances, adding a new dimension to a genre that can sometimes be formulaic. The story is also enriched by the inclusion of a strong-willed but sensitive teacher Mr. V played by Eugenio Derbez. The movie has a charming earnestness and is funny too. The final third of the movie is especially well-realized and powerful to watch. CODA is emotionally satisfying and funny and it also highlights the struggles and wins of the deaf community. The movie has predictable moments and a typical ending but the performances and characters are likable and the story is engaging, these cliches are not important in the bigger picture. CODA is an absolute delight.
CODA is a new addition to the coming-of-age genre and an Apple TV+ Original. The movie is an acronym for 'child of deaf adults', which is the main premise of the story. Emilia Jones plays Ruby, a high school student who has aspirations of becoming a singer and also a deep sense of loyalty towards her family, of which she is the only hearing member. As Ruby approaches the end of high school, she must decide which path in life to take. Jones does a great job portraying the struggle of balancing following one's dreams and the responsibility to family and home. She is supported by a cast of deaf actors, including Marlee Matlin, who deliver strong performances, adding a new dimension to a genre that can sometimes be formulaic. The story is also enriched by the inclusion of a strong-willed but sensitive teacher Mr. V played by Eugenio Derbez. The movie has a charming earnestness and is funny too. The final third of the movie is especially well-realized and powerful to watch. CODA is emotionally satisfying and funny and it also highlights the struggles and wins of the deaf community. The movie has predictable moments and a typical ending but the performances and characters are likable and the story is engaging, these cliches are not important in the bigger picture. CODA is an absolute delight.
Review by ALAMLEDPVIP 5BlockedParent2023-01-11T18:48:16Z
CODA is a new addition to the coming-of-age genre and an Apple TV+ Original. The movie is acronym for ‘child of deaf adults’, which is the main premise of the story. Emilia Jones plays Ruby, a high school student who has aspirations of becoming a singer and also a deep sense of loyalty towards her family, of which she is the only hearing member. As Ruby approaches the end of high school, she must decide which path in life to take. Jones does a great job portraying the struggle of balancing following one's dreams and the responsibility to family and home. She is supported by a cast of deaf actors, including Marlee Matlin, who deliver strong performances, adding a new dimension to a genre that can sometimes be formulaic. The story is also enriched by the inclusion of a strong-willed but sensitive teacher Mr. V played by Eugenio Derbez. The movie has a charming earnestness and is funny too. The final third of the movie is especially well-realized and powerful to watch. CODA is emotionally satisfying and funny and it also highlights the struggles and wins of the deaf community. The movie has predictable moments and a typical ending but the performances and characters are likable and the story is engaging, these cliches are not important in the bigger picture. CODA is an absolute delight.
CODA is a new addition to the coming-of-age genre and an Apple TV+ Original. The movie is an acronym for 'child of deaf adults', which is the main premise of the story. Emilia Jones plays Ruby, a high school student who has aspirations of becoming a singer and also a deep sense of loyalty towards her family, of which she is the only hearing member. As Ruby approaches the end of high school, she must decide which path in life to take. Jones does a great job portraying the struggle of balancing following one's dreams and the responsibility to family and home. She is supported by a cast of deaf actors, including Marlee Matlin, who deliver strong performances, adding a new dimension to a genre that can sometimes be formulaic. The story is also enriched by the inclusion of a strong-willed but sensitive teacher Mr. V played by Eugenio Derbez. The movie has a charming earnestness and is funny too. The final third of the movie is especially well-realized and powerful to watch. CODA is emotionally satisfying and funny and it also highlights the struggles and wins of the deaf community. The movie has predictable moments and a typical ending but the performances and characters are likable and the story is engaging, these cliches are not important in the bigger picture. CODA is an absolute delight.