On Friday night, Paul and I went to see the movie Boyhood, and I couldn’t wait to share my thoughts with you all. The movie is a reflection on life, family, and growing up that was shot over 12 years, using the same actors. The fact that the actors remain the same — many of whom start out as children and end as adults — pulls you remarkably close to the film and to the characters’ experiences. Paul and I talked about it the whole way home, agreeing it was one of our new favorite movies. With a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, we’re not the only ones who think so.
The movie is a slice of life, without feeling trite or scripted. Watching Boyhood feels more like a home movie of a friend’s life than a cinematic blockbuster. Its beauty is in its simplicity and relatability. According to Slate’s Dana Stevens, “[Boyhood is] as transcendent as it is ordinary—just like life.” I can’t recommend this beautiful film enough. I really hope you’ll see it. 🙂
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A friend had asked me to watch this movie with him, but I passed up the offer because I usually don’t like indie movies haha. With a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes though, I might give it a try…
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Yeah, that 99% rating ain’t somethin’ to mess with! 😉
This has been on my list for a while, I think I’ll try to watch it next weekend. Such a cool concept (and a whole lot of patience!) to have the actors truly age during the story
I know right?! So neat!
I’ve been trying to see this since I first heard about it! I had the chance but it was right during back to school at Target so I was stuck there all week unfortunately. But it’s definitely on my to-watch list as soon as I can get my hands on it. So happy to hear you guys liked it so much!
Let me know what you think when you see it, Olivia! 🙂
Yay! I saw it last week too and how incredibly well shot it is!? I have lived all the before sunrise, sunset and midnight movies by the director and that besides the fact that the actors are the same through the years attracted me to it! Wish Julie Delpy was in there too! 🙂
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I know right?! I haven’t seen the Before ___ movies, but as soon as we got home we researched the director and now they’re all on our watch list!
I heard about this movie! I wondered if it was good or not but maybe I’ll try to see it now 🙂
Definitely check it out, it’s great! 🙂
This looks really interesting. I’ll have to look out for it in Australian cinemas!
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Do it! Hopefully you can rent it when it comes out on DVD too 🙂
this looks so good, I definitely want to see it!
You should, Julie! It’s really wonderful.
My husband and I LOVE this movie. We fell into a deep trance while watching it at the theaters. After Linklater produced Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight, we knew that we’d have to see Boyhood. It was especially fun seeing the little generational touches that were incorporated- music, fashion trends, pop culture- because we grew up with the same influences! It’s such an inspirational movie and will most certainly be on my DVD shelf after it’s released ♥
Did you just read my mind? Because I agree with ALL of the above! We also talked about how neat it was that the movie kind of “grew up” with us — loved those generational touches, too. And I’ll definitely be buying it when it comes out too! 🙂
I just saw the trailer yesterday and i can’t wait to see it! <3
YAY! I hope you do — it’s so good!
This sounds like a great movie, such an amazing concept!! Thank you for introducing me to it and sharing your thoughts!!
I hope you find some time to see it — it’s really wonderful! 🙂
I’ve been wanting to see this movie! Now I’m definitely going to have to see it!
You should! You’d really love it.
My mom just saw this last week and I am so intrigued by the concept. Can’t wait to see it
Woo! I hope you like it. I really loved it!
I’m gonna go watch it on sunday!! 😀
YAY! Let me know what you think. 🙂 I hope you love it!
When I first saw the trailer for Boyhood I couldn’t 100% tell if it was a film or documentary. It really intrigues me. I don’t go to the movies often, but I may have to make an exception for this one. 🙂
Definitely a film, but I could see how it might come across as a documentary. I think you’d really love it, Stacia! I want to see it again. 🙂
If I was in Cali I’d say we should make a double date of it. 🙂 I’ll have to get on the convincing of my husband to take me!
A double date with you and your husband would be magical! 🙂
This is a film I want to see eventually, the concept is interesting and very creative.
You totally should! It’s really great 🙂