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Beginners, 2010

Beginners

English

USA

Rating:7.2
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Profile of Beginners

Beginners can be described as bittersweet, contemplative, and offbeat. The plot revolves around introspection, self discovery, and a love affair. The main genres are drama and independent. In approach, Beginners is realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. It is located in Los Angeles. Beginners takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being an Oscar winner, critically acclaimed, and a Golden Globe winner. Note that it involves sexual content and profanity.

Summary of Beginners

After his mother dies, Oliver (Ewan McGregor) is stunned when his father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, comes out of the closet. When Hal passes away a few years later, Oliver grows depressed, struggling with his failing career as an artist while constantly remembering his childhood and time spent with his dad. Oliver's loneliness is eased when he meets actress Anna (Mélanie Laurent), but their relationship is threatened by their mutual fear of commitment.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 21 April 2011
Runtime: 105 min

Cast and Crew

Ewan McGregor as Oliver in Beginners
Ewan McGregor

as Oliver

Christopher Plummer as Hal in Beginners
Christopher Plummer

as Hal

Melanie Laurent as Anna in Beginners
Melanie Laurent

as Anna

Goran Visnjic as Andy in Beginners
Goran Visnjic

as Andy

Photos

Beginners (2010)
Beginners (2010)

Clips

Beginners
Beginners: Trailer
Beginners
Beginners: Trailer

Users Reviews

I walked out.
This was possibly one of the most boring movies we have seen. We walked out. What was with the sub-titled dog? We were waiting for something, anything, to happen. Yeah, I go to parties with laryngitis, crack onto someone with a fake beard, have...
Great movie!
One of the greatest movies in the sub genre of gloomy and offbeat romantic dramas with a touch of humor (yes, such a sub genre exists). If you don't believe me such a sub genre exists and you require proof I'll mention Greenberg, Garden State and...
Likely to see
Not for me

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