Ep 85. Honest Trailers - Boyhood

In this episode of Honest Trailers, the team takes on the critically acclaimed film "Boyhood." The film, directed by Richard Linklater, took over a decade to make and follows the life of a boy named Mason as he grows from a young child to a college-bound young adult.

The Honest Trailers team pokes fun at the lengthy production time, noting that watching "Boyhood" is like "stalking a family on Facebook for 12 years." The narrator also mocks the film's simplicity, arguing that it's just a series of "mundane moments" strung together.

Despite this, the team acknowledges that "Boyhood" is a unique and groundbreaking film. They praise the decision to use the same actors over such a long period of time, calling it a "real-life Truman Show." However, they also point out that this technique comes with its own flaws, such as the fact that the actors' ages don't always match up with the timeline of the story.

The team also comments on the film's lack of a clear storyline, noting that it's more like "watching someone's home movies." They joke that the movie's biggest drama comes from Mason's mom, played by Patricia Arquette, "going through a lot of bad relationships."

The Honest Trailers team also takes digs at the film's marketing, pointing out that the trailer makes it seem like a much more exciting movie than it actually is. They also comment on the fact that the film, despite receiving critical acclaim, was ultimately not very successful at the box office.

Overall, the Honest Trailers team gives "Boyhood" a mixed review. While they appreciate its unique filmmaking techniques, they also criticize its lack of a clear story and slow pace. They conclude by saying that the film is impressive in its scope and ambition, but ultimately not very entertaining.