Jennifer Lawrence still has it. It's really a shame that she more or less disappeared from the limelight after a series of flops. In "Causeway," she proves that she's still a knockout in quietly told character dramas. That was true early in her career, for example, in "Winter's Bone," and it is still evident today. Hopefully, we'll see her on the big screen more often again in the near future.

In "Causeway," Lawrence plays a U.S. soldier who returns home after suffering a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan. She initially has all kinds of problems readjusting. The recovery process is long and complicated. After an encounter with mechanic James (Brian Tyree Henry), the plot really takes off, with Henry acting at least as strong as Lawrence.

Despite the slow pace of the story, I was never bored thanks to the excellent cast and solid direction. I also have to positively point out that there is always room for hopeful moments, regardless of the heavy subject matter. Only the final act, aside from a fantastic scene, did not appeal to me. Overall, the film also doesn't really offer anything new. You have probably seen it all somewhere before. But since Lawrence and Henry are outstanding, the film still works very well. That's why I give it a strong recommendation.