Beginners(2011)- User Reviews

I agree it is a very self-absorbed tale, but interesting nonetheless.
Mr. Mills devotes much time to his father which begs the question his relationship with his mother who I imagine somehow managed to endure 44 years of unhappiness. She was given …more»

Tedious, self-absorbed, slow, boring, unimaginative tripe. The sound track is pure treakle...... eventually quite grating. Christopher Plummer has done MUCH better than this (as has Ewan McGregor). I couldn't believe it was only 100 minutes long; it …more»

I have to say that my favorite movies are the ones that stay with you well after you are done with the film. This movie had that presence with me and I even downloaded the theme song because I wanted the emotions to stay with me as much as possible. …more»

Not this time. He has had much better roles that he didn't win an Oscar. Thanks for FF remotes, I couldn't have made it otherwise. The story itself was fine, but the screen play wasn't. It was a mess of puzzle pieces thrown together. Nothing wrong with …more»

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Cheerless, depressing story. I made the big mistake of renting this from iTunes and at least didn't spend full fare from a movie theater. This is billed as a comedy but it certainly isn't funny. It's a sad story that keeps getting worse. Really …more»

thanks hollywood for another message movie.

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A magnificent, moving, minimalist portrayal of the emptiness of the soul, left behind when I child does not grow up in a home filled with love. Ewan McGregor once again brings me to tears, with a touching performance, and those longing soulful eyes, that …more»

I received an invitation for a preview through the local film society. So happy I didn't pass on this. Not only did I see this film prior to its release, the director did a short question & answer afterwards. Imagine my surprise when I found out …more»

Very deeply moving drama. Extremely well acted. Good, though predictable, storyline. This movie concentrates on the topic, without wavering which is the failing of most dramas. Only gripe is that once again it takes place in California; enough already, …more»