[Anyong Bluth]

Originally Posted by underEJ

Saw Boyhood this weekend. I think the effusive praise is a bit over the top, but I can't deny the effect of the 12 year process is compelling. It is a truly unique storytelling device that elevates the occasionally marginal performances (it can't be easy to be consistently in character for sporadic shoots over 12 years.)

I had one real problem with the resolution...

Spoiler!

He resorts to an all too frequent "Hey babe, you did a great job with the kids. Thanks" moment to resolve the mother and father relationship storyline, but she clearly didn't do a good job. She had multiple drunk and abusive husbands! An honest "Wow aren't we lucky they seem to be okay even with our terrible choices." would have been far more refreshing a resolution.

I've been wanting to see this, and wondered if the extended filming process sort of garnered excess praise for an otherwise "good" film.
Thanks for the feedback.