Boyhood (2014)

Just when I thought this was another chronicle of Godless people living without a code, they threw in some worthwhile scenes with coded adults. A photography teacher, a corrections officer, a restaurant employer, a girlfriend, and a reformed dad all tried to teach our apathetic protagonist some valuable life lessons. Those were great scenes. They had to throw in some political propaganda against President Bush, for Obama and singer "Bright Eyes," to appease their stars or themselves I imagine. At least they showed religious people as sincere and kind before they gently mocked the concept.Something this long starts to feel self-indulgent. But most scenes are thoughtful and carefully made. I'll give it a grudging recommendation.

I loved Richard Linklater's approach with filming the movie. The audience literally sees a kid grow up on screen. This movie is not for the average movie goer. Most people these days watch movies to either see explosions or to get a laugh. I can see how some may think of Boyhood as boring, but I found it interesting. During the movie I felt attached to the characters and I would say that the characters are the most important part of this film. I am not an emotional person, but I found myself tearing up at a scene where Ethan Hawke's character is playing football with his two kids in a park. The scene was simple yet touching. It's these little moments that make Boyhood special. The only disappointment I had with the film was the acting, particularly with Lorelei Linklater (who plays Samantha). Lorelei Linklater was bland.

If you are considering watching this movie, you must expect that you will watch a boy's life through 12 years as the description of movie say BUT what makes this movie interesting or special?... it is the 12 years in making!!!.. This movie was made to present an ordinary boy's life, his thoughts and prospective on living that came from his observations and interactions. I like this movie and would recommend it to everyone who would like to watch a special movie with an ordinary (if not without) plot OR at least like to watch sweet movie on "regular" life.

Watching this movie reminds me of how I don't really understand when people say "Life's Short" and this movie really explains the meaning behind it. Mason Jr.'s life went by in 2 hours and 45 minutes and (if you thought this movie is about MJ's life through his memories) how he only remembered the bad stuff and the things he did. He lived his life because the only way he found happiness is through enjoying the bits of life there is as things decline rapidly from his environment to his peers. really this movie explains why Life is Short and you have to make the most of your time as nothing will be left after you did everything you're expected to do (graduation of high school, college, jobs, marriage, love, sadness, happiness, life)