Boyhood, directed by Richard Linklater, is a coming of age film that follows the life of Mason, a six-year-old school boy growing up in Texas as he ages and develops into an 18- year-old man ready to start college. In this tale of growing up, Linklater explores ideas related around time and change, focusing specifically on the idea that time passes quickly, the way that the people around us change, and the idea that we should appreciate the time that we have.
Throughout Boyhood, Linklater explores the way that time passes quickly. He uses dialogue between Mason Sr. and Olivia’s mother early in the film to demonstrate this. Mason Sr. is picking up Samantha and Mason from his ex-mother-in-law’s house when he says “Can’t believe how big they are”, to which Olivia’s mother …show more content…
Linklater is exemplifying the idea of moving forward and Mason taking the next big step in his life, and the fears that come with that. This is also shown in the denouement of the text, when Mason is sitting in the conservation park, and the screen goes black representing new beginnings that cannot be seen, which in this case, is the start of adulthood for Mason. I am able to relate this idea that time is passing quickly as I have recently turned 17 years old, and have come to realise that I am only one year away from adulthood, as well as realising the responsibilities that come with it. To me, this is both scary and exciting as it feels like the other day I started my first day of school, when in reality, I’ve nearly finished.
As well as exploring the idea that time passes quickly, Linklater also explores the idea that people change. In Boyhood, Linklater focuses greatly on character development, and the way that characters encounter life changing situations and people which cause them to grow. Mason is a
Throughout Boyhood, Linklater explores the way that time passes quickly. He uses dialogue between Mason Sr. and Olivia’s mother early in the film to demonstrate this. Mason Sr. is picking up Samantha and Mason from his ex-mother-in-law’s house when he says “Can’t believe how big they are”, to which Olivia’s mother …show more content…
Linklater is exemplifying the idea of moving forward and Mason taking the next big step in his life, and the fears that come with that. This is also shown in the denouement of the text, when Mason is sitting in the conservation park, and the screen goes black representing new beginnings that cannot be seen, which in this case, is the start of adulthood for Mason. I am able to relate this idea that time is passing quickly as I have recently turned 17 years old, and have come to realise that I am only one year away from adulthood, as well as realising the responsibilities that come with it. To me, this is both scary and exciting as it feels like the other day I started my first day of school, when in reality, I’ve nearly finished.
As well as exploring the idea that time passes quickly, Linklater also explores the idea that people change. In Boyhood, Linklater focuses greatly on character development, and the way that characters encounter life changing situations and people which cause them to grow. Mason is a