In this latest gem from indie writer/director Mike Mills (Beginners, Thumbsucker), a determined single mother in her 50s (a never-better Annette Bening) struggles to relate to her 15-year- old son (Lucas Jade Zumann) amid the changing and relaxed social mores of 1979 Santa Barbara. On hand to offer what help they can are a female boarder (Greta Gerwig), a teenage neighbor (Elle Fanning) and a hippie carpenter (Billy Crudup). This keenly intelligent flick is awkwardly amusing, purposely messy, unhurried and uninhibited; with an irresistible sense of life’s goofiness that makes you laugh with recognition. (119 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
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