BEGINNERSdr. Mike Mills
"A young man is rocked by two announcements from his elderly father: that he has terminal cancer, and that he has a young male lover."
Beginners really is a charming movie. Fronted by two strong performances from Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer the movie manages to toe the line of pretentiousness and yet stay fresh. Similarly, it never grows too dark despite its subject matter which is ultimately down to Mills who keeps a strong balance of humour and despair throughout. Mélanie Laurent (Inglorious Basterds) and her sideboobs act as McGregors love interest in the movie and despite the storyline being overshadowed by the cancer/gay dad plot, the chemistry is there and Mills and the actors succeed in winning over the audience. Beginners is a sensitive and refreshing tale anchored by a directors deep personal story and infused richly with artsy touches (subtitled dog + stock photography) and strong acting that sits head and shoulders above most this year.
8.4/10
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