Boyhood's also a long movie, 165 minutes. (Another good reason to watch it at home instead of in a theater.) In just shy of three hours, the viewer watches as Mason ages from five to 18. It got me wondering how I would feel about my own pre-adult life if I could go back and watch it. I suppose children whose lives are being chronicled in daily vlogs will be able to do just that. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing.My favorite line was when the mom said, and I'm paraphrasing, "I feel I spent half my life acquiring all this crap; and I'm going to spend the second half getting rid of it all." I made that realization a few years ago and actually said it out loud. Maybe I should be a writer. LOL
In summary, I recommend Boyhood for an entertaining movie to watch in the comfort of your home.
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The whole idea of that movie fascinates me. Have you ever watched the British 7 Up series? They've been going back every seven years and visiting these kids who were 7 years old in 1964. I've thought about a lot of the same things you mentioned while watching that series unfold. (Last one I think they were 49.) I know I will watch this movie. Even though it is just a movie, it will be interesting to see the characters age, anyways. :)
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