Rhys McAuley

Rewatched this for the 2nd time and I can definitely say I have a new perspective on this film. Whereas before I might of overlooked certain aspects of the Lisbon girls. I can more clearly see how objectified they are from the boys, society, family and more. They seek an outlet through romance and the future, but are left empty handed (especially Lux when Trip carelessly leaves her in the football fields after such an intimate moment) Lux craves affection from other boys trying to feel something positive in her life. But would ultimately be ‘used’ for the ideals of lustful boys, not caring for her as a person. And to note on the society factor, during the end scene at the O’Connors party we see no remorse for such a terrible tragedy, showing no one has learned anything except the boys who are haunted by the brief experience with the Lisbon girls. Ultimately, the Lisbon girls are tragically misinterpreted, truly understood by no one, and remembered only through the assumptions others make about them. This film is so GOOD! Side note - I loved when 10cc “Im not in love” was playing during the kiss scene

I know what Kyle (Timothée) did to Ladybird was awful. But GOD, he is so cool. Also, the dynamic relationship between Ladybird and her Mother weirdly attributes to a lot of modern day relationships with teenagers and their parents. With ever changing situations and problems, the Mother is constantly trying to reconnect someone that is gradually disappearing, which is the Ladybird she once knew. As Ladybird gets older, her independency grows, interests and aspirations begin to diverge from her Mother’s. which unintentionally hurts the Mother who still tries to grasp to the past and struggles to adjust to the new person Ladybird/Christine is becoming. I think a lot of people can relate to this, which is why this film captivates this theme tremendously.