Review of Boyhood (2014) by Indiefilmnyc — 12 Aug 2014
It amazes me all the hype and praise for this movie, especially by critics and a lot of fans. I for one, just don't get it. Ok, I like some of Linklater's films and you can say, that Boyhood is unique in that it 'supposedly' captures a white boy growing up over 12 years.
But I'd take any other boy's story over this lame, lackluster ride for over 2hrs at that. Some nice cinematography and most of the acting is on point, but wtf is the story. Oh, thats right, a boy growing up!? And his dysfunctional family? sorry, this pales in comparison to real life for many outside this bubble.
Forget all the hype and save your money and watch this when it hits cable or netflix. If you really want to see a story of a boy aging over time and life's impact, go watch the documentary, "American Promise.
" Here's another case in point, where you DON'T listen to these so called professional critics. What a bunch of baloney.
This review of Boyhood (2014) was written by Indiefilmnyc on 12 Aug 2014.
Boyhood has generally received very positive reviews.
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