CODA-Centered Feel-Good Movie (CODA Review)

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Coming of age stories always either do well to relate to teenagers and adults or do not due to the lack of accurate portrayals no matter the culture or lifestyle. Apple TV presents CODA, named after the acronym Child Of Deaf Adult(s), telling a story of a teenage CODA as we watch her wanting to pursue a career in music which is a struggle when her family does not have the ability to hear how good she is while her parents struggle to not rely on her to translate for their fishing business wherever they go. 

CODA has a sense of humor, portrays the teen's struggle well, and hits all the right notes a feel-good family movie should. However, that this doesn't mean parents should abandon their parental locks when it comes to watching it (a forewarning for parents out there to check out the IMDB page beforehand). With a hint of romance and great performances whether it's through acting and singing, CODA is promising and worth the watch. But just in case, keep some tissues nearby. 

Emilia Jones (known for her role in Netflix's Locke and Key) establishes herself as an actress worth hiring. Apart from her well-decorated resume of small roles, it is clear CODA will put her on the Hollywood map. So, without a doubt, expect her to pop up here and there to grace your screens. It was nice to see Ferdia Walsh-Peelio again after seeing him Sing Street years ago and singing again but with much quieter songs this time around. 

Movies like the Oscar-winning Sound of Metal and the upcoming Marvel epic Eternals feature deaf characters being played by deaf actors. Hiring more actual deaf people to play deaf characters is vital to stories like this and also to make sure the struggle portrayed is properly done (and to also avoid the movie and the actor from being boycotted, and for good reason too). This is well done with the actors that play Ruby's parents and brother. 

To conclude, check out CODA online when you get the chance especially if you don't have a subscription to Apple TV plus. It is a feel-good movie that can be watched over and over again which is something I've been looking for in most coming-of-age stories these days. Some have managed to disappoint no matter how excited I was but I have come to have low expectations when it comes to movies like this, a mentality I kept ready before watching this, and thankfully, I was happy with the end result. 



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