Admirable film.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Anyone who has seen any work from Richard Linklater knows what kind of a filmmaker he is. He waited between years to complete his "Before" trilogy and with Boyhood he has gone a step further and actually filmed the actor in real time. The real time extent here is a staggering 18 years and the coming of age aspect is enhanced by this fact alone. Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette play the parents of the lead and the young actors, especially Ellar Coltrane is exceptional. This is a must watch for all cinema lovers.

I loved Richard Linklater's approach with filming the movie. The audience literally sees a kid grow up on screen. This movie is not for the average movie goer. Most people these days watch movies to either see explosions or to get a laugh. I can see how some may think of Boyhood as boring, but I found it interesting. During the movie I felt attached to the characters and I would say that the characters are the most important part of this film. I am not an emotional person, but I found myself tearing up at a scene where Ethan Hawke's character is playing football with his two kids in a park. The scene was simple yet touching. It's these little moments that make Boyhood special. The only disappointment I had with the film was the acting, particularly with Lorelei Linklater (who plays Samantha). Lorelei Linklater was bland.

Interesting concept and epic fail no lessons learned no heart no nothing. Oh what could have been....the mom and daughter try to

I don't remember why I added this movie to my IMDB Watchlist, partially 'cuz it was added almost a year ago, but was glad having watched it. I am a foreigner, an Asian to be precise, so almost all the transitions the trio family goes through was eventful and so different from how our day-to-day life here is. Asians, a majority of them, are inclining themself towards the western lifestyle and somehow I ended up hating this modern trend the Eastern world was trying to emulate. I always respected my culture and its style of dealing with family issues. With this biased opinion of mine, I now would like to share what was really special about this movie.The number of divorces Mason's mother goes through, the biological father's consistent efforts to make his children get the best out of their life and the troubles Mason and Samantha go through everytime they shift and many other such mundane happenings of a typical Westerner were very interesting and made me realise that Western lifestyle is weird but natural in its own way.I always keep certain movies close to my heart, especially the ones that have the power to induce a new line of thought, and Boyhood has certainly won a place in there.Oh...yeah, I remembered why I added this to my watch list, the movie was shot over a period of WHOPPING 12 YEARS!!!!! YUP, it was filmed just as Ellar Coltrane grew. Ethan Hawke's performance was deep and it is saddening he was only nominated for an Academy award for best actor in supporting role.Go ahead and give it a try, I am sure it will test your patience!! :)