Boyhood

Every once in a while a film comes along that takes the world by surprise. Once in a while an "Instant Classic" comes along and you just know it will go down in cinematic history. The buzz surrounding Boyhood has been as such. That the movie that took twelve years to make was well worth it. So going into the theater I had enormously high expectations...walking out I felt kind of underwhelmed. But that was the point.

Mason Evans Jr. is just like any six year old. Wildly imaginative, tenacious, and fun loving. He and his sister relocate to Texas with their single mom for a fresh start. They have to deal with new schools, a renewed relationship with their biological dad, and dealing with having a new step-dad. Over the next twelve years we see each relationship and situation grow and be dealt with.

Watching characters literally grow up in the course of almost three hours and an incredible experience. Growing up is a long, sometimes dull, sometimes exciting, sometimes scary thing...and that pretty much describes Boyhood. It beautifully messy in the best possible way. It truly is a must see. It is easily the most lifelike/realistic movie I've ever seen. All the pros and cons of growing up is here and it's amazing. I was speechless for almost an hour afterword even choosing to drive home with the radio off so I could really absorb it all. It was amazing. Period.  A+