Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

M B When this movie started, I didn't exactly know where it was headed. However, it took a turn and became so beautiful. The characters felt so real - all of them had their own struggles, their imperfections and their insecurities. Another thing which I loved about this film was that the women were so strong, yet so ordinary. The part on feminism was the absolute best!

Kirpianuscus The status of "too personal" could be its basic virtue. and its sin. because it represents a chronicle. about "80 decade, about family life in large sense, about sexual education and motherhood. and, sure, about freedom. in same measure, it is a film with precise target. remembering independent films, near to every day details too much, it is the film who could be an experience, usuful in profound sense, or just waste of time. but, out of that too easy definitions, it is an admirable work. for script, performances - the kind of film in which each actor seems be the only wise choice for his character - but, first, for Annette Bening who does a magnificent job as middle age mother, in war against her past, insecure about future, without courage to become herself, appentice of her son, discovering the essence of life next her friends. a great film. really !

denkar7 I loved this film. As a woman whose mom was born in 1927, I understand so much of the confusion between decades and lives lived. I loved writer/director Mike Mills execution throughout, but mostly I loved the casting and acting of every piece of this wonderful ensemble. Because I'm older, I especially appreciated Bening and Crudup. Crudup's William so reminded me of my cousin Elliot -- sensitive, 'artsy', but still manly and trying to chill and figure things out. So perfect! And Bening...I just love her more every time I see her. How she embodies each role she plays and exudes this new personality for us to see...wonderful stuff!However, the younger generation also embodied wonderful performances -- Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, and Lucas Jade Zumann were exquisite!Probably not a guy's film, but just what I needed to see today. Thanks, cast and crew!

SnoopyStyle It's 1979 Santa Barbara, California. Dorothea Fields (Annette Bening) is a progressive divorcée raising her fifteen year old son Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann). They have taken in two boarders. Abbie Porter (Greta Gerwig) is a photographer getting treated for cervical cancer and William (Billy Crudup) is a handyman who is refurbishing the house. Julie (Elle Fanning) is Jamie's best friend but she insists on being just friends.This is a cross between 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Koyaanisqatsi'. It starts slowly. There isn't much of a plot to drive the film. The five main characters is played brilliantly by these compelling actors. Bening gets most of the acclaim but everybody deserves some praise. The kid is solid. Gerwig and Crudup do their usual good work. Fanning is stretching out into a more adult role. Writer/director Mike Mills is building a nice resume. The movie slowly builds into a sad, poignant life story. One does feel like Dorothea as the only one who finds the beauty in Jimmy Carter's 'Crisis of Confidence' speech. I suggest sticking with it and get to know these characters.