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• 6

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:31:20 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  I thought the movie was interesting in the way that they used the same actors over 12 years but it was confusing as they didnt always tell you how old Mason was and you were left guessing. I enjoyed watching the movie but some parts were more interesting than others. I would recomend this movie to my peers only on the fact that it was cool to see the actors grow up, not because it was a good movie.

• 9

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:29:40 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  What an excellent film!!! Throughout the course of the movie you get to see the main character develop and mature through all phases of life. The steps Mason takes throughout his childhood are fairly realistic and accurately display the different struggles a growing boy goes through. Although Mason is the main character of this film, the other characters (such as his sister Samantha) are also present through the whole film and their struggles are also shown. The fact that Mason is played by the same actor for the whole movie is quite impressive. I would recommend this movie to everyone.

• 4

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:29:29 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  I think the idea of keeping the same cast for twelve years and shooting the movie is really interesting idea and artistically is genious. However, is some ways, it lowered the movie to a lower standard. Since there was no way to know who would be a talented actor or actress, the directors took a chance on the children and unfortunately, the chance backfired. Ellar Coltrane's acting made me cringe every time he was on the screen. However, I can understand that the message of the movie was trying to be profound and that is the only thing that I can imagine would allow this movie to win any awards.

• 7

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:29:19 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  The movie represents life phases, struggles, and events that anyone can go through, making it a very relatable movie for the audience. The idea of how this movie was made makes it much more captivating and intense because you know it's the same boy growing up. I don't think it would've been as good if they created the film in a shorter amount of time because they'd replace the actor constantly for the "growing" effect. I enjoyed the film throughout it all, even though it's very long, because each scene felt like it needed to be there because this is a life movie so it felt completed with scene simple scene. I especially enjoyed the idea of demonstrating individual struggles, intimate rela

• 8

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:28:47 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  Boyhood was an interesting look in to the life of an average American boy. Although there were many over dramatizations, such as each husband being a drunk, this was a good look into American life. Perhaps the acting could have used a bit more liveliness, but again, it is a look into a typical life. The awkwardness of the characters got to me at some points, but it’s worth getting through. Watching a child grow over 12 years, and watching how he matures into who he is, is an incredible experience. I would recommend watching this movie, even if the length of it seems somewhat daunting.

• 8

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:26:41 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  Very interesting concept having that same characters over a long period of time. Some aspects of the movie seemed over dramatized and somewhat unrealistic. Relatable situtations the main character is put into. Good portrayal to peer pressure and growing up and all the challenges that comes along with childhood through adolescence. Children can relate well with these situations and feel connected to the movies. Overall the movie was good and entertaining and highly recommend this movie.

• 5

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:25:01 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  I FORCED to watch by my teacher, and now I'm being FORCED to write this review. Although I wouldn't have chosen to watch this movie on my own, I was pleasantly surprised by the emotion involved in this movie. Watching the family grow, brought back memories of my own family growing up. It was interesting to see the progression throughout their lives, but that acting subpar. Seeing the tension and struggles, although it was staged, brought tears to my eyes. The ending let me down, but overall I would still suggest watching this movie, simply because it is one of a kind.

• 5

  Boyhood

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:24:32 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  Interesting movie and a great concept, I loved how they used the same cast and made the movie over a long period of time. Overall it was a decent movie but with a horrific ending.

• 3

  Boyhood

  Monday, January 12, 2015 8:23:16 PM | (Age Not Specified)

  Boring & pointless. Yayyyy it took them 12 years to make it. Revolutionary. Still boring & pointless.

• 8

  Boyhood

  Saturday, November 15, 2014 5:04:28 PM | (age group: 50 or over.) | M

  This is a well told story of people living over the course of 12 years. An honest story and with the same actors who grew into their roles naturally. Wonderful to hear the observations of the teenage Mason regarding the new digital age. Also interesting to see the milestones in life come and go. The human interaction and the honest truth of alcoholisms affect on the family. The story moves along and transitions well from year to year. Wonderful wisdom is shared between Father and children.