Room
"Room" revolves around the life of Joy Newsome, a young woman who has been held captive in a small, soundproofed shed for seven years. The room is the only world that Joy knows, and she has created a nurturing environment for her five-year-old son, Jack, within its walls.
As Jack's curiosity about the outside world grows, Joy realizes that they must escape the confines of their captor's control. With immense courage and determination, she devises a risky plan for their freedom, relying on Jack to play a crucial role in their escape.
Once they break free from their captor's grasp, Joy and Jack face the daunting task of adjusting to the outside world. Everything is new and overwhelming to Jack, who has never experienced life beyond the room. Together, they navigate the challenges of reintegrating into society and finding a sense of normalcy while grappling with the trauma of their past.
With powerful performances by Brie Larson as Joy and Jacob Tremblay as Jack, "Room" captivates audiences with its raw emotion and thought-provoking storytelling. Lauded as one of the best kidnapping movies, it shows the strength and resilience of the human spirit and reminds us of the inherent beauty and wonder of the world outside the confines of a small room.
Release: 2015
Stars: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%