Crooklyn from Dara P

               Crooklyn

Crooklyn takes place in Brooklyn, New York. The story a 9 nine year, Troy Carmichael, and her family. They live in a really lively and colorful neighborhood with many unusual characters. The movie holds many nostalgia as a kid plays on the block with friends, watching TV and bickering with siblings, or refusing to eat vegetables. The tone of the movie was established with the music and bright characters. Life will be difficult, but with your family, everything is going to be fine. Troy's family was struggling financially and it was clear that the mother had tensions with the father about his profession and his unclear role in the household. Even with the household conflicts, the family bond was still strong as they defend each other when their child is accused. The first struggle that the family went through was the light out because the father failed to pay the bills. Troy was very upset that she had to go down south and live a few weeks with her relatives. The setting was unfamiliar for Troy, a city girl. However, there she friended her cousin and learned the value of friendship. The second struggle the family went through was the separation of her parents. The mother was unhappy with her husband's career, but he still wanted to peruse his musical passion so they temporary separated. The tone changed drastically, it was no longer comedic but melo. To add fuel to the fire, the last struggle and hardship the family went through was when the mother got severely sick and was diagnosed with cancer. Troy was hurt deeply and realized the importance of family. Her mother passed away, however, the children remained a strong family and continue to  look out for one another. It seemed after her death, Troy matured and was not a spoiled brat any longer.