Mike Mills's look at a moment in time and the glimpse of a generation of people is beautiful, charming, and funny. Dorothea (Annette Bening) raises her son Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann) in their house amidst the punk revolution and a remodeling. Dorothea brings on a border Abbie (Greta Gerwig) and has a handyman William (Billy Crudup) work around the house as influences for young Jamie. The neighbor Julie (Elle Fanning) also visits frequently and sleeps next to Jamie though she prefers to be just friends despite his blooming sexuality.
When Jamie faints during a dangerous breathing game and does not wake up for half an hour, Dorothea worries about his upbringing. She asks the two other women in his life to help raise him so that he will be a man that can find happiness. The movie doesn't follow any distinct plot allowing the film to capture the events of each characters life but also hindering it from building up towards any emotional climax.
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When Jamie faints during a dangerous breathing game and does not wake up for half an hour, Dorothea worries about his upbringing. She asks the two other women in his life to help raise him so that he will be a man that can find happiness. The movie doesn't follow any distinct plot allowing the film to capture the events of each characters life but also hindering it from building up towards any emotional climax.
Check out more of this review and others at swilliky.com