Boyhood

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Vixo S Boy, give your mother a fu**ing hug or something! Now more seriously, Boyhood struck me as a true cinematic achievement. The fact that this film was shot over the course of 12 years already makes it remarkable and something truly one of a kind. I loved the way the story is told, with such delicate distribution of each scene, avoiding unnecessary cuts or on-screen text to signal the passage of time. Instead, time itself flows naturally through the actors, and that makes the impact so much stronger. Watching them age in front of your eyes is astonishing: you start with the protagonist as a little boy and end with him stepping into adulthood. This journey inevitably builds a strong emotional bond with the characters, because it feels like you’ve witnessed a large part of their lives condensed into just over two hours. There are also moments of heartbreaking intimacy, especially in the relationship between the boy and his mother. One particular scene left me with a lump in my throat, showing just how heavy the passage of time can be for a parent, and how painful it is to let go of your children. It’s a powerful reminder of the film’s emotional depth, and it perfectly justifies the title of this review. In the end, I truly believe it is a masterpiece, and I doubt we’ll see another project this bold and unique anytime soon. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Jerry K I feel like the reviewers gave high marks to this movie out of pure guilt due to the extreme effort in making it. The problem I have with it is that it was simply not entertaining. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Daryl D Time capsule of a movie Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 2.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sexual References, Language and Teen Drug and Alcohol Use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Teenagers and their families love one another!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/25 Full Review Faiz D Boyhood is a massively ambitious project. It will certainly not appeal to everyone, but I really liked the humble simplicity of it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Kobi A A miserable experience that thinks it's way more profound than it actually is. It has nothing to say and its only value as a film comes from the novelty of its gimmick. Watch Lady Bird or The Florida Project instead. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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