Boyhood
3.64/5
Based on 94 votes and 38 reviews.
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January 13, 2015
I think the idea of keeping the same cast for twelve years and shooting the movie is really interesting idea and artistically is genious. However, is some ways, it lowered the movie to a lower standard. Since there was no way to know who would be a talented actor or actress, the directors took a chance on the children and unfortunately, the chance backfired. Ellar Coltrane's acting made me cringe every time he was on the screen. However, I can understand that the message of the movie was trying to be profound and that is the only thing that I can imagine would allow this movie to win any awards.
January 13, 2015
The movie represents life phases, struggles, and events that anyone can go through, making it a very relatable movie for the audience. The idea of how this movie was made makes it much more captivating and intense because you know it's the same boy growing up. I don't think it would've been as good if they created the film in a shorter amount of time because they'd replace the actor constantly for the "growing" effect. I enjoyed the film throughout it all, even though it's very long, because each scene felt like it needed to be there because this is a life movie so it felt completed with scene simple scene. I especially enjoyed the idea of demonstrating individual struggles, intimate rela
January 13, 2015
Boyhood was an interesting look in to the life of an average American boy. Although there were many over dramatizations, such as each husband being a drunk, this was a good look into American life. Perhaps the acting could have used a bit more liveliness, but again, it is a look into a typical life. The awkwardness of the characters got to me at some points, but it’s worth getting through. Watching a child grow over 12 years, and watching how he matures into who he is, is an incredible experience. I would recommend watching this movie, even if the length of it seems somewhat daunting.
January 13, 2015
Very interesting concept having that same characters over a long period of time. Some aspects of the movie seemed over dramatized and somewhat unrealistic. Relatable situtations the main character is put into. Good portrayal to peer pressure and growing up and all the challenges that comes along with childhood through adolescence. Children can relate well with these situations and feel connected to the movies. Overall the movie was good and entertaining and highly recommend this movie.
January 13, 2015
I FORCED to watch by my teacher, and now I'm being FORCED to write this review. Although I wouldn't have chosen to watch this movie on my own, I was pleasantly surprised by the emotion involved in this movie. Watching the family grow, brought back memories of my own family growing up. It was interesting to see the progression throughout their lives, but that acting subpar. Seeing the tension and struggles, although it was staged, brought tears to my eyes. The ending let me down, but overall I would still suggest watching this movie, simply because it is one of a kind.
January 13, 2015
Interesting movie and a great concept, I loved how they used the same cast and made the movie over a long period of time. Overall it was a decent movie but with a horrific ending.
January 12, 2015
Boring & pointless. Yayyyy it took them 12 years to make it. Revolutionary. Still boring & pointless.
October 27, 2014
Very unique and interesting concept following a fictional family over a period of approximately 10 years. It is slow moving, however, it is very interesting observing growth and transition. If you like action, this is not your flic, but if you like to think, it might be in your wheel house.
September 7, 2014
Original and creative depiction of real life. So real that at times it seems slow but we observed twelve years of this family's life, especially the boy, so it is amazing the movie was only three hours long. I was so drawn in that, unless Arquette or Hawke were on screen (familiar faces) I often forgot it was a movie. Poinant, accurate and true to life, it leaves us wondering "what is the point"? Loved it.
September 4, 2014
Just a real life story of youth!!! It felt so real that it had me wondering if it really is the kid's real story. I loved him right from the start. Very different from the common movies of today.