1. Boyhood Director: David Linklater In theaters: July 11 , 2014 (US wide release) US box-office: $24.2M COMMENT : One of the most beloved and raved movies of the year, Boyhood primes for its ambition (12 years old in the making), its technical perfection and its raw honesty. Personally, I think it is the most perfect movie I've seen in a long time, providing me one of the most satisfying cinematic experiences ever. Scoring most of the Best Film prizes from critics associations, nominated for in 5 categories at the Golden Globe (including Best Motion Picture - Drama, for which it is considered the frontrunner), 3 nods at SAG Awards (including Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast) and 8 Critics' Choice Award noms, Boyhood seems to be the strongest contender in the Best Picture Oscar race since everything in it seems to be getting attention (film itself, directing work, screenplay, etc). It's an event movie, independent filmmaking at its best... a Best Pict
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