21 Years: Richard Linklater

Name: 21 Years: Richard Linklater
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Released: November 7, 2014
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 51

2014

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: November 7, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: It's been said that the first 21 years defines the career of an artist. Few directors have single-handedly shaken up the film establishment like the godfather of indie, Richard Linklater. From the groundbreaking Slacker to his innovative Boyhood, Linklater has just reached the 21-year mark and has unapologetically carved his signature intoIt's been said that the first 21 years defines the career of an artist. Few directors have single-handedly shaken up the film establishment like the godfather of indie, Richard Linklater. From the groundbreaking Slacker to his innovative Boyhood, Linklater has just reached the 21-year mark and has unapologetically carved his signature into American pop culture. This compelling documentary takes you on a behind the scenes tour into Linklater's style, skills, and motivation via his friends, actors, and other directors. Get a raw and honest perspective on Richard through candid conversations with Ethan Hawke, Jack Black, Keanu Reeves, Billy Bob Thornton, Matthew McConaughey, Jason Reitman, Julie Delpy and others, and see their stories brought to life through hilarious animated sequences. For a guy who became famous for celebrating the cool and casual, Linklater emerges as a surprisingly strategic and visionary director who has already established a legacy and perfected a style that can't be denied.… Expand

Director: Michael Dunaway and Tara Wood

Genre(s): Biography, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 78 min

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Joe Neumaier

Nov 12, 2014

There are great clips and good insight, and it’s all as loose and cool as an Austin night out. Read full review

Andy Webster

Nov 6, 2014

The luminaries in “21” pay deserving tribute to Mr. Linklater. Soon, perhaps, so will the Academy Read full review

Jesse Hassenger

Nov 6, 2014

Those who already admire the director may not find a stunning level of insight, and the curious but unindoctrinated would be better served by starting with one his actual films rather than a rundown of them. But there’s a certain satisfaction in a rundown of a career as rich and varied as Linklater’s, not unlike the pleasure of watching a well-edited Oscar tribute reel. Read full review

Michelle Orange

Nov 4, 2014

The assessments offered in 21 Years manage to feel like too little arriving a little late. Read full review

John DeFore

Nov 6, 2014

An amiable but wholly unnecessary movie that plays like a feature-length version of those reels one watches while eating rubber chicken at a banquet honoring a much-loved artist. Read full review

Mike D'Angelo

Nov 5, 2014

What keeps 21 Years from feeling roughly that long, in addition to the clips (fun fact: Before Sunset’s ending can inspire tears even when shown out of context, with talking heads chattering over the dialogue), is the occasional offbeat moment during interviews. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Nov 6, 2014

21 Years: Richard Linklater makes for a disappointingly hollow hagiography: gushy, superficial and strangely overdue — arriving significantly later than its title prescribes. Read full review

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lukechristiansc

May 21, 2015

Watching the actors talk about the best director of this generation Richard Linklater and they talked about his movies, it is entertaining to watch these stars talk about their experience with the director, it's strong and unique. What's unique is their relationship that MatthewWatching the actors talk about the best director of this generation Richard Linklater and they talked about his movies, it is entertaining to watch these stars talk about their experience with the director, it's strong and unique. What's unique is their relationship that Matthew McConaughey, Jack Black and Ethan Hawke had with the film maker. I did not love the film and it's silly at times. It's a very unique documentary. Grade B+… Expand

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