Movie No. 90 (2014): BOYHOOD
Boyhood (2014)
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater
The movie is distinct and remarkable because it's so far the only movie that used the same set of actors during its 12 years of shooting. The movie centers on the turbulent path of childhood or growing up and of challenges of parenting on the point of view of a child growing during the early 2000s to present. This is one movie that doesn't have climax, suspense, and intrigue, but it's main strength is on the narrative itself. And it's definitely a different but rewarding experience seeing an actor grow before our eyes right on the screen.
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater
The movie is distinct and remarkable because it's so far the only movie that used the same set of actors during its 12 years of shooting. The movie centers on the turbulent path of childhood or growing up and of challenges of parenting on the point of view of a child growing during the early 2000s to present. This is one movie that doesn't have climax, suspense, and intrigue, but it's main strength is on the narrative itself. And it's definitely a different but rewarding experience seeing an actor grow before our eyes right on the screen.
Patricia Arquette is a standout.
The movie has just been selected Best Film of the Year (2014) by the New York Film Critics Circle.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: December 7, 2014
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