Friday, April 14, 2023

Boyhood

And this week's Friday Night movie has been... Boyhood!


Original image located here. Accessed 14th April 2023

I think we all know this one through how it was made:  movie that was shot over the course of twelve years, for one month a year, using the same cast thereby crafting a story that is showing a life playing out in real time. As the title suggests, the protagonist starts the movie as a six year old child and ends the movie as an adult. It's an impressive achievement and an effective selling point.

And to boil it down this movie is nothing short of a triumph.
As the years roll by and the more movies I watch, it can be a challenge for particular movies to stand out but this one does so. It is indeed remarkable to see a life playing out like it does and it does so with sincerity, addressing the concerns of a person through various stages of their youth. So props to the makers of this movie for addressing the subject with an honesty one would be pressed to find anywhere else.
Yep, definitely a gem here

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