Review of Boyhood (2014) by Nrf_Vancouver — 28 Jul 2014
A unique offering from one of America's most original directors. This is not the sort of film imagined by neophyte filmmakers, stuck on the three act structure with predictable conflicts, crisis points and final resolution.
Linklater explores influences that contribute to lives built. It is not merely children who grow and change; the adults central to Boyhood are as different after 12 years as their offspring. Linklater allows time to roll by without hitting us with title cards or other obvious signposts.
The transitions tend to be subtle, involving, haircuts, music, technology. It's a lengthy film but I found it captivating and fulfilling. Kudos to Linklater but also to IFC Films. Founded in 1999 means that Boyhood has been a work in progress throughout most of its existence.
A brave company that does not take the roads most followed.
This review of Boyhood (2014) was written by Nrf_Vancouver on 28 Jul 2014.
Boyhood has generally received very positive reviews.
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