Beginners
Dir: Mike Mills
2011
****
Mike Mills' Beginners is really two films in one. The first is about the self-discovery of an old man entering a very different and final chapter of his life and the other is a the self-discovery of a young man through the quirky growth of a new relationship. Both parts of the story intertwine quite well and both are quite beautiful to watch. Each scene is directed, framed and thought-out excellently, making it a joy to watch. Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Mélanie Laurent are all equally mesmerizing in their performances. Beginners sits between mainstream and cult quite nicely, I do think it will be more appreciated in year to come as I think it flew under the radar somewhat, although I have absolutely no idea why.