IMDB describes this movie as a time capsule. I agree. I can understand the value contained in filming a movie for twelve years with the same actors. Commendable!
I wish I could have a time capsule of the life of my own daughter; with editing capabilities though so I could amend the unhappy sad moments and to also incorporate more witty lines to my own parenting skills while losing some pounds in the process. But I am digressing here.
Now lets go to the movie. Good performances, good music from the time of each scene, a script with a simplistic and realistic storyline, the value of this experiment resides in what the 2.5 hours of this film make you witness: life is not about the ups and downs but about the journey itself. At conveying this message, this movie excels!