Beginners (2010)

4 Ratings: 4.0

A film directed by Mike Mills.

Beginners is a 2010 drama film, written and directed by Mike Mills. It tells the story of Oliver (Ewan McGregor), a man trying to deal with two stunning revelations from his 75 year-old father Hal (Christopher Plummer): that he is gay and gravely ill. … see full wiki

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Cast: Christopher Plummer, Ewan McGregor, Goran Visnjic, China Shavers, Jodi Long, Melanie Laurent, see all

Director: Mike Mills

Genre: Drama

Release Date: 3 June 2011 (USA)

MPAA Rating: R

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review by 2_TwoJewsOnFilm. May 31, 2011

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'Beginners' 'Two Jews On Film' Almost Agree That This Quirky Indie Is A Gem (Video)

All I can say is...'Beginners' had me from the moment Ewan McGregor looks deep into the eyes of his newly acquired Jack Russel Terrier and says...'Look it's lonely out here so you and I better learn how to talk to each other'. The camera does a close up on the dog and the caption on the screen reads...I understand 150 words but I don't speak any. Get the picture. 'Beginners' written and directed by Mike Mills is one of those independent quirky … more

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review by Chris_Pandolfi. June 25, 2011

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People Making a Start

Star Rating: Beginners is about exactly what the title implies: People making a start. In this case, they’re a father and son who, after years of living in fear, finally allow themselves to love. The father is Hal (Christopher Plummer), who announced he was gay some months after the death of his wife. He was already seventy-five at that point, but he took a refreshing approach and believed it wasn’t too late to live authentically. Cancer eventually … more

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Quick Tip by BlackSheep. June 17, 2011

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A Quick Tip by BlackSheep

I really enjoyed this film. Mike Mills' second feature is deeply personal and yet extremely relatable all at once. Anyone interested in a little more insight into what inspired Mills to write about his dad should definitely check out my interview with him. Just click the link ... http://blacksheepreviews.blogspot.com/2011/0...erviews-mike-mills.html And see the movie!

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