CODA

Audience Reviews

View More (570)

Jordy M CODA (2021) is an earnest, contemporary re‑imagining of La famille Bélier (2014) that trades a farm for a fishing town and reframes the central conflict through financial hardship. That choice is smart: the economic tension grounds the family stakes, making obligation versus aspiration feel tangible and relatable. Yet the film’s formal qualities rarely elevate the material. The cinematography and production design are functional rather than expressive; early scenes feel visually uninspired, and some editorial decisions undercut momentum. The teacher character initially reads miscalibrated—less a chaotic, reluctant genius than a tidy, performative hardliner—but as the film settles, he’s allowed to be himself, and those scenes begin to click. Performances pull the film forward. Emilia Jones grows into Ruby with a voice that’s warm and textured; her musical moments gain distinctiveness as the story progresses. Troy Kotsur is the standout: his physicality and expression carry humor, irritation, tenderness, and pride with remarkable clarity, giving the family life pulse and specificity. Marlee Matlin, Daniel Durant, and Ferdia Walsh‑Peelo add believable dynamics, with Durant’s drive for autonomy sharply drawn. The film’s middle stretch finds its rhythm—friendships feel natural, romance plays credibly, and the work pressures escalate convincingly—before a finale that doesn’t fully crystallize the emotional thesis. The closing song is beautiful but thematically detached from the core goodbye the story is reaching for, and an inserted montage blunts rather than deepens catharsis. Even so, CODA earns genuine warmth in small, humane moments and a final embrace that lands. It’s not as stylistically compelling as the original, but as a mainstream coming‑of‑age drama about family duty, voice, and choice, it’s sincere and affecting—ultimately a decent adaptation with standout performances, especially from Kotsur. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Patricia S. There's not enough stars to rate this movie!! Loved it from the beginning to end. A must see movie for all to see. ♥️♥️♥️ Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Maree S Well written, well directed and well acted. The cast were genuine and believable. Coming of age story with a twist. Deserving of the 3 Academy awards it won. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/25 Full Review rex w The scene with the daughter singing while her proud deaf parents watch the audience react their daughter's singing is one of the most unique scenes of all time, and the reason this film won the Oscar for Best Picture. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Kyle S. Excellent in every aspect that a film can be. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/04/25 Full Review Vicki Z Plays into Outdated, lazy stereotypes of deaf people. The dad liking bass of rap music made me want to barf- so contrived. But the daughter’s singing was impressive. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews

CODA

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Watch Now on