Jennifer Lawrence In Action —Review Of Causeway (2022)

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If there is one actress that performs a down-to-earth role satisfactorily, it's Jennifer Lawrence. After impressive performances in Winter's Bone (2010) and The Hunger Games franchise and my favourite, Red Sparrow (2018), I was excited to watch her recent release.

Causeway (2022) is a moving psychological drama that focuses on a former US soldier, Lynsey (played by Jennifer Lawrence) who returns to the United States from Afghanistan after an explosion which left her with a severe brain injury. She is completely helpless.

On arrival, she's introduced to a woman caregiver who takes her home and cares for her as she relearns basic tasks like holding a water glass and brushing her teeth. It is a bit difficult at first as she struggles, sometimes lashing out at her caregiver because she is used to her independence.

As Lynsey gets better after much therapy, she's determined to redeploy but she needs to heal and get her doctor to sign a waiver. She travels home to New Orleans to stay with her disappointing and uncaring mother. To survive, she gets a job as a pool cleaner and in the process meets a mechanic, James (played by Brian Tyree Henry).

An unlikely friendship that leads to healing begins between these two people which questions Lynsey's decision to redeploy.

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Review

This is a heartwarming movie that explores the effects of war injuries and trauma on human personality, forms of escapism from guilt and pain, and the bonds of friendship. We see Jennifer Lawrence in action as she puts her heart into this role, bringing her character to life. I can say if it is another actress, viewers may lose interest after about ten to fifteen minutes into the movie. But with Lawrence, you'll stay glued to your screen until the end.

Lawrence spectacularly plays the role of a US soldier passing through PTSD while struggling to get better. Brian Tyree Henry is a perfect supporting actor because he gives life to his character too. As he strikes up a friendship with Lawrence, it looks like he's doing okay until he opens up to Lawrence, depicting a character with layers of suppressed guilt and pain.

Both James and Lynsey have been hurt and riddled with guilt so they lean on each other to escape their pain. It is only when they face reality and exchange words in the swimming pool scene did their situations become clearer.

It is noteworthy that the movie starts slow with some languid scenes and drawn-out quiet moments, Causeway may seem a little dull for viewers who prefer action-packed flicks.

Still, I see this flick as phenomenal because it focused on an important and deep issue that the world does not make noise about —the physical and mental healing of soldiers. Yes, we may watch them struggle through PTSD in movies or reality, but I'm yet to see a movie that focuses on the depth of healing required for people who go to war.

Overall, this film is moving and watchworthy. It runs for one hour and twenty-seven minutes. The plot, settings and visual effects are good. I think this is another notch on Jennifer Lawrence's belt of honour.

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