What an interesting movie. I really enjoyed watching this young boy navigate life from the age of 6 to 18. The story telling is really good with a few slow parts but that could be because the movie is so long that I needed a break in the middle. At 2 hours and 45 minutes, I do advise treating yourself to an intermission otherwise you might give up on the film half way through.
I find it really interesting that this film was filmed over a 12 year period. I loved seeing how Mason and Samantha grew with each new time period and felt so bad for the string of bad relationships that Patricia Arquette's character found herself in.
I like the ending message of the film; that moments seize us. I like to think Mason has a great future ahead of him and will be happy someday.
Boyhood won a Golden Globe for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress.
I was wondering about that one. I didn't know if it was a good story or if the novelty of the 12 year long film shoot was why it was nominated.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite amazing....scheduling shoots and actors being available that many times over 12 years. No one quitting....must be some kind of record.
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