re: "About Time" on HBO-GO/ Greatest movie of all-time

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If there is one thing that does not get addressed enough in today's culture, it's the men who are good fathers. 99% of dads in movies and tv, even ads, are portrayed as imbecilic neanderthals who can't tie their shoes without a woman's guidance, complete Jackasses who are barely there and give terrible parenting advice, or not there at all. This movie so incredibly refreshing because it portrayed a father who went out of his way to retire and build memories when he hadn't the first time. Then we get to see a young man grow up, discover love, become a father himself and start learning from his father's wisdom. Which is how the process is supposed to work. It was well acted, great script, excellent concept. Was an all around fantastic movie, and all it did was simply "get it".

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You nailed it. Fatherhood is so misunderstood by today's society. Fathers can have such an important role in their children's lives, but it's like the expectation isn't there any more.