There’s Never Been A Movie Like ‘Boyhood’ True Originality

Around this time, when Oscar nominations are released, I like to catch up on the films. I never know what half of them are, and everybody else seems to have seen them several times in theater.

‘Boyhood’ was at the top of my list because the whole 12 years same cast was too intriguing. And I was right.

I believe film is art because you have to be creative, smart, patient, and ambitious. This film? This film is true art. To me, it’s the only one that has truly captured 12 years of life and adolescence. It’s nearly three hours long, and some would say nothing really happens. There are no car crashes, huge battles, superheroes and whatnot.

That, to me, is why ‘Boyhood’ is true art. It’s extremely realistic. You have natural dialogue, and the fact you’re seeing the same characters age and change is surreal. And even though there weren’t huge shooting scenes and twists, I stayed interested for the ENTIRE film..

Most people, I think, can find something to relate to. You have the main character, Mason, who most boys can obviously identify with — especially with relationships and many, many hairstyles. I remember the long hair phase.

All juniors and seniors in high school can relate as he feels confused and terrified about college. It’s the real world, and we all freak out inside.

His mom is a single mother, so there are a lot of people who can relate to that – especially with the difficulties of raising kids AND getting a degree.

And there are many kids and fathers out there who know what it’s like to only see each other every weekend or every other.

It’s realistic. It’s artistic, It’s thought-provoking. You’re simply not going to find anything like ‘Boyhood’

If you have not seen this film, visit the nearest Redbox and see what the hype is all about.

Did you like it? Hate it? Let me know in the comments.