Beginners was amazing. As a COLAGEr with an older gay dad, Christopher Plummer’s portrayal reminded me so much of my father. His character brought about many hilarious, thoughtful, and heartfelt moments on the screen.
The performance pushed me to recall some fond memories of times spent with father and the years to come. Ewan McGregor’s performance was brilliant as well. His character navigating many of challenges life threw at him with an earnest and gentle nature.
It inspired me to look at the way I handle things with my father differently, perhaps with more compassion and love. It’s not often that we get to look at the very real challenges faced by a straight man attempting to express his love for his gay father in a world that not only gives such a man no guidance for how such a relationship should look but perhaps also tells him that it should not exist in the first place.
I also really enjoyed how the story captured some of the incredible history of the gay rights movement in the plot. It was not just haphazardly thrown in there, it was seamlessly integrated into the story of a main character’s life. It added some well-placed gravity to the story. Everyone should go see this film, it’s a wonderful work of cinematic art.