It's all about the important of things ... and there aren't many of them.

Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/CRxi2qMWs9k _Minimalism_ is a documentary made by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, a couple of dudes who call themselves The Minimalists. The subtitle for this is _A Documentary About the Important Things_. It's an interesting look at the minimalism movement mainly through the eyes of Millburn and Nicodemus. Throughout the runtime we also hear from others that have applied the principles of minimalism or simple living to their lives. It's well put together and makes a good case for taking a step back from the wild rush of life and appreciating the simple things. It promotes decluttering and only living with the things we need as a way to better mental health and wellbeing. Quality over quantity also seems to be an underlying theme too. There's nothing really new here, the message and movement has been around for quite some time. It serves best as a good reminder to be more conscious about our consumption. The timing of me watching this was quite fitting given that we are in the midst of a global pandemic and locked down in our homes. If there is one thing I have learned from all this its that you realise how little you need to survive. There is a lot to be said for living simple, uncluttered life. The least favourite parts of this, for me, were the bits with the two Minimalists themselves. By the end…

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