Boyhood (2014)
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Boyhood has received nothing by praise and exultation
from many movie critics. The New York Times referred to it as ‘one of the most
extraordinary movies of the 21st century’, while Film Comment labeled it
‘wondrous’. Unfortunately, I did not agree, earning Boyhood a place on the list
of overrated films.
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Boyhood was filmed, written and directed over the
course of twelve years by Richard Linklater. The film uses the same actors and
watches as Mason literally grows up from a child of 6 to a young man of 18. Starring
Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason's parents, and Lorelei Linklater as
his sister Samantha, Boyhood captures the struggles of growing up and
parenting.
I didn't entirely hate Boyhood. It does nostalgically capture the moments of childhood and adolescence incorporating important scenes of family relationships, milestones, school and work.
However, I thought it was at best, an average film with a production technique more interesting than the actual film.
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1.5/5