Customer Ratings & Reviews

This movie was hard to believe; however, actors gave an excellent performance.

this movie was not what I was expecting but a fair movie

I ordered a movie only to discover it was blue ray.I don't have a blue ray player and tried many times to cancel the order but no luck.

I didn't enjoy this movie at all. I found it beyond strange. I expected more of a story line, more depth

I did not like the movie at all, I can't believe that they make movies like this one

Best movie of 2015. I love the relationship between the mother and the son

Theatrical review. Possible spoilers. This sometimes difficult to watch, or even contemplate, film is thankfully handled with great delicacy by director Lenny Abrahamson. So don’t be afraid to search it out even after it disappears from the few theaters where it is currently showing. It will be on video soon. If you watch a fair share of movies and have been paying attention in recent years, you may have noticed Brie Larson in smaller but terrific roles (“The Spectacular Now, The Gambler, Digging for Fire, Trainwreck”) and perhaps as the lead in a small film called “Short Term 12.” I expect she will get her due now for her magnificent performance as “Ma.” It is now 7 years after teenager, Joy Newsome (Larson) disappeared from her home in Ohio. The film opens as she and her now 5 year old son, Jack (a gifted Jacob Tremblay), celebrate his birthday imprisoned in a 15’ x 15’ shed. Captured by “Old Nick” (Sean Bridgers), Ma/Joy is routinely by the man which ultimately produces Jack. And for the record, Abrahamson keeps the scenes off camera. In return for her cooperation, Nick feeds the mother and son and provides the shelter. But they never leave. Their only view of the outside world comes in the form of a skylight. Ma decides that since Jack is now a big boy, she must teach him the realities of the outside world. Until this point, she has made a game of things, keeping it simple for a young child. To Jack the pictures that come from a TV aren’t real. They are just pictures. Jack has no concept of reality. In a terrific scene, we see Ma trying to teach Jack how a wall works. That is, there are things on one side of a wall and different things on the other side. Ma has her work cut out for her, but believes Jack is now old enough to create a ruse on “Old Nick” that will allow Jack to escape. It is a tense section of the film and one that lifts it from its unsavory premise. Once freed, Jack as you would expect, has a difficult time. He’s shy. He doesn’t even know how to go up and down stairs. But he’s a kid. He learns quickly, makes a new friend both human and canine. Joy’s mother, Nancy (Joan Allen) and her newish husband, Doug (Matt Gordon) do their best to acclimate Jack and Joy back into the world. But as we see Jack slowly adapt, we see Joy’s mental condition deteriorate. Again Ms. Larson transforms Ma from a loving and protective mother, to a young woman succumbing to the mental anguish that has fermented for 7 years. It is truly a remarkable performance. You have to be impressed with the direction of Abrahamson and the script by Emma Donoghue from her own novel. The subject matter is tricky but it is handled wonderfully. In the end you’ll be wiping away tears, but with a smile on your face. Highly recommended.

What a powerful film. ' Room ' is broken into 2 halves: the first depicting a mother's brave attempts to create a normal, daily routine for her son in spite of the disgusting treatment at the hands of her captor... and the will to do what is necessary to save her son. The second half dealing with the aftermath of such a harrowing ordeal and its implications on not only the victims, but their family. To me the highest compliment you can give an actor is that when you see a movie, you don't see the actor... you see the character as a person. Brie Larson & Jacob Tremblay did just that, remarkably so.

This movie was excellently done! The acting throughout was gripping and emotional and the storyline kept me fully engaged. It was one of those movies where I laugh and cry throughout with the characters. Some parts really are sad but you'll be glad you watched it.

This was a great movie and eye opening at the same time. Brie was very deserving of her Oscar and the little boy was phenomenal! Shows you a real issue that most people don't ever think about.

Brie Larson gives an exceptional performance in Room. She is reason enough to watch this film. And Jacob Tremblay gives one of the best performances I have ever seen from someone under the age of 10. Room is very well made and engrossing and I would highly recommend it to serious movie fans.

Do not give a movie 1 star because you couldn't cancel your order. It isn't the movies fault you had an issue with best buy. This movie only deserves 5 stars. And you gave an unnecessary negative review.

I saw this movie on Amazon and it was so sad and very powerful movie . I have decided to buy this bluray movie and will see it again ..

A great book. A great movie. Tense and heartbreaking at the same time. Worth it.

Heartbreaking! Brie Larson definately deserved her Oscar for playing Ma in his great movie! A must watch!

Such a great movie, the performances in this film are some of the best!

A great product for all family members to enjoy for any occasion.

Room was a good movie. Slow but tugged at the heart. It was compelling to see what a woman would do in her situation!