Boyhood has to be the most highly overrated film of 2014. Though the story is good, it's not great. Boyhood follows the life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college. The film is too long and drags. Though the story is unoriginal, what sets it apart is that it was filmed over the course of 12 years.
The girl who played the sister was fun and energetic in the beginning, but lost her flare really fast. She, in my opinion, was the worst character in the film. Patricia Arquette did a great as the mom, but who really impressed me was Ethan Hawke.
Overall, Boyhood is average. The story didn't hold my attention throughout the film. Boyhood was a bit too long and would have been more effective had it been shorter.
The girl who played the sister was fun and energetic in the beginning, but lost her flare really fast. She, in my opinion, was the worst character in the film. Patricia Arquette did a great as the mom, but who really impressed me was Ethan Hawke.
Overall, Boyhood is average. The story didn't hold my attention throughout the film. Boyhood was a bit too long and would have been more effective had it been shorter.