Beginners is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Mills. It stars Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Mélanie Laurent. Beginners was premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Christopher Plummer has received many awards for his role, one being an Academy Award.
Beginners is a film telling the story of Oliver, a man who is dealing with his fathers death while trying to make a relationship work. Oliver's father was married to his mother for 40+ years, but once his mother dies, Oliver's father confesses that he is gay. Oliver finally understand why his parents never seemed in love. Oliver's father embraces is gayness and soon gets a boyfriend. Oliver finally sees his father happy and in love, which makes him happy. Oliver's father gets diagnosed with cancer and throughout the film we see the process of him slowly dying. The film is non-linear and goes back and forth between Oliver remembering his father, his childhood and meeting a girl which he starts to fall in love with. His fathers death and childhood seem to be causing him to struggle with his relationship, feeling insecure and scared to start a life with her.
This was a delightful film to watch. It's those simply made films that are easy and enjoyable to watch. I was in need of some romanticism and comedy and this film definitely gave it to me. I love well done non-linear films that are easy to follow and this was one of them. The camera work was very simple, no long shots or fancy special effects. Simple yet clean. The story definitely made it a good film. There were many facts about the history of gay pride, learned a lot. The dog was definitely a big role in the film, wish my dog was that educated. It was a perfect film to watch after a long busy day. An easy to watch film that is romantic and funny :)
Maybe not a must see, but if you want an easy to watch film check this one out.
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