Firstly the movie is way too long. One hundred and 50 minutes is really pushing it for a movie of this nature. The historic bits of the 1950's, scouting and the outings was fun. The religious bits are unnecessary, but make a strategic point. Otherwise, there are fun bits where good parents explain, indulge and ultimately foster talent. That is as it should be. It is also a noteworthy and timeless message that parents often dismiss their child's passion as unworthy of a career focus as they would understand it. There are numerous technical bits that get washed over and others that are insightful. Cameras were not autofocus and waving a Bolex around without ever focusing wouldn't yield the crisp results we see on the screen. Keep an eye out for that. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable fun movie that makes you think about what a parent's role is or should be.