And why did they cast a 20-something girl for a much younger part? I felt laughable when Conor said she was just one year older than him. I was like "Why would a grown woman want to hang out with teenage boys?"
shareAnd why did they cast a 20-something girl for a much younger part?
Still, Lucy is almost 6 years older than Ferdia and it shows. Or do you think she actually looked like a teenager in the movie?
shareMy wife and I both thought she was in her early 20's in the movie. Later when it was revealed she was 16 we both thought it was ridiculous. It does seem like a grown woman and a boy together.
Still a good movie.
Still, Lucy is almost 6 years older than Ferdia and it shows. Or do you think she actually looked like a teenager in the movie?
AGREED!!!
shareMost movies have things in them that are not exactly as portrayed, but they are supposed to look believable. I'm not saying the director should've cast a 16-year old for the part, but he should have cast someone that at least looked 16 years old. If an actor doesn't look the part than it becomes distracting and harder to suspend your disbelief.
shareRaphina had nothing better to do than stand around looking cool, trying to impress the boys.
shareWhy did Raphina wait outside the school every day?
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A lot of people keep saying she was only 20. I think the issue is that her age was more noticeable because she was next to an actual teen.
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If you look at the cast of most teenager movies, there are a sprinkling of 20 yr-olds throughout.
When Raphina seemed out of Conor's league, and when personal details were touched upon, she seemed older because she was more hardened by life than Conor, but curiously, as the movie goes on, Conor seems to find himself in a scene where he essentially stands up for himself after she's made a condescending remark about his age.
As it became more clear that Conor knows what he wants and knows where he's going, and that Raphina has come back from London with her tail between her legs, Conor seemed older and her youth came through.
I completely agree with you, at the beggining of the movie she indeed seemed older, but as it went on and we learned about her life and the ideas she had, the immaturity and innocence of a teenager were revealed. That combined with Conor's learning and growing confidence made them become equals at the end.
shareI also think her life has been tough and she's more world-wise than most 16 year olds and it shows. She dressed herself up to go out with an older guy, hoping he'd take her to London. When she takes off the makeup, she does look younger, and it represents her vulnerability under a hardened armor.
Tomorrow's just your future yesterday!
Maybe she was waiting to be discovered.
Tomorrow's just your future yesterday!