Johansson deserved an Oscar

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2020)

This film is fresh, funny, and yet extremely moving. Few films endeavor to touch the entire spectrum of human emotion. This film succeeds in moving its audience from roaring laughter to bitter tears; from whimsy to edge-of-your-sear-suspense.
All performances are noteworthy but Scarlett stands out as the mother "who stares tigers in the eye." She plays the role with such conviction and ferocity. She brings to life such a realistic depiction of a woman caught in a war she hates, that's torn her family apart. Every single scene she is in, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. This is easily my favorite role of Scarlett's.