http://waytooindie.com/review/movie/beginners/ Independent film and music reviews Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://waytooindie.com/review/movie/beginners/#comment-1522 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:48:41 +0000 http://waytooindie.com/?p=2406#comment-1522 […] Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners […]

]]> http://waytooindie.com/review/movie/beginners/#comment-1322 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:43:07 +0000 http://waytooindie.com/?p=2406#comment-1322 For you to say this film’s storyline was sluggish and lacked depth makes me wonder just what kind of films you normally see. I was privileged to see “Beginners” at it’s premiere in Toronto, as well as twice more in the theatre when I took friends to see what I found to be a very powerful and moving film. Those I attended the film with, as well as those who we spoke with after showings all seemed to be similarly affected by the film. The multiple storylines and timelines, the touches of humor, they were all so masterfully woven together by Mike Mills, that in a lesser talented director’s hands, it quite easily could have turned into a soap opera. The fact that we are now seeing Mike’s efforts rewarded with nominations at the various award shows equally speaks to his success at what he accomplished with the film. I was so moved by the film that I pre-ordered a copy of it almost immediately after seeing it, and I still find myself drawn into it’s story each and every time I watch it. I have no way of knowing why the film lost you, it’s a shame, because this is one of those films that everyone can relate to on one level or another, and I’m really sorry you couldn’t.

]]>