Review of Boyhood

The concept of this is extremely interesting. Most of the time a film about someone growing up usually has several actors playing the part or sometimes even throws in some CGI. It is a very original and creative story. It's fun to watch as the years go by and we see our actors literally age on-screen with no effects. Not only do our characters age, but you can tell visually the cinematography improves as well. When it starts it looks like something that belonged in 2002 (when it first started filming) and when it's near to the end it visually belongs in the now. I find it cool that they throw in a lot of pop culture and world events that pertain to each year that this takes place in. This is one example of being able to see someone's acting skill improve with experience. It's interesting to see that kind of thing happen in one film. I think even though some things are missing the reasons behind it don't really matter. It's about watching Mason grow up and dealing with father figures, friendships, life, and love. It gets it's message across and that's what matters. The ending wrapped it up nicely. I greatly enjoyed this. It's good that the cast stuck with it through the years. It's a must see literal coming of age story.