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It is almost
hard to review this film, as it is so unique – but its unique nature is ultimately
what makes it work. At its core, it is simply about young boy growing up, from
the ages of 6 to 18, with no major running conflict throughout, which is an
unusual narrative for a mainstream film. Whilst this may sound dull at first,
the lack of an ongoing battle allows the film to focus purely on the
development of its characters and this works especially well considering that
is was filmed over a 12 year period, with the young actors growing up on
camera. This then means that the viewers form a strong emotional attachment to
the film’s protagonists and this connection is then further increased by
various references to popular culture, which further add to the sense of
realism that permeates the film as a whole. The actors cast also help with
this, as they all seem very natural in their respective roles.
At the same
time, and in spite of its simple nature, the film also encourages the audience
to think about deeper ideas such as the ways in which time and nature can
change people, as well as further messages about living in the moment. However,
this is effectively balanced out with the aforementioned simplicity of the
plot, which moves on in a smooth fashion and creates a relaxed atmosphere.
Overall,
Boyhood is a wonderful film that is well worthy of the praise it got when it
was first released.
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