Review of Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) by Tim M — 12 Oct 2018

'Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny' begins with a linear approach to the subject's movies, but because the subject is so unique, it switches gears midstream. If Linklater is a taste you haven't acquired then this isn't for you, but if you life the Before series, Boyhood, Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some and other films by Linklater this is required viewing.

Linklater is cerebral and interviewed by a director of the documentary, Lewis Black (no, not that Lewis Black). Between the behind the scenes footage, from before he directed his firs film, Slacker, and the talks with his parents and other key actors in his movies we find out a lot about the process of Linklater.

The ultimate Hollywood outsider is chronicled in a cheerful way. The only negative for me is I would have liked to see Linklater talk about the challenges a bit more. He's done independent films on shoestring budgets and we all know those films are the most difficult to get distribution.

Overall a worthwhile watch. Final Score: 7.7/10.