BOYHOOD is an achievement of grand proportions because Linklater and co created a world in which we see the characters grow/evolve in real time. We literally witness this on screen, within the story, with the same actors. AND it’s gorgeous storytelling. Anyone saying otherwise is a doughnut.
dan solomonduring boyhood's oscar campaign, anonymously-referenced directors started talking about how if THEY had twelve years, they'd make something super duper good compared to what linklater did. now, it's been twelve years so: where are these extra-special boyhoods? www.texasmonthly.com/culture/boyh...