The Squid and the Whale

A magnificent film which reveals the difficulties of being any age and a part of a family. It also helps to explain the effects that selfish and selfless behaviors have on others. The inferred meanings behind the actions of the characters speak far louder than their attempts to explain them.

Great little drama, full of lovely performances that bring this offbeat and quirky movie to life. The autobiographical nature of this film means that pretty much anyone watching will find something in common with the characters and their place in the family dynamic. None of the characters are particuarly likeable, but that's kind of the point!

Like most men, whether they will admit it or not, I am basically made up of the male characters in this film. There's been times where I've been so uncomfortable with myself and my opinions that I aped others opinions as my own. There's been times where I've been a pompous, bitter, difficult person and made being around impossible. There's been times where I've not known what was going on in my life and just wanted to cum on things. "Is she a Knicks fan?"

Like all good aquatic horror movies, the human drama is actually more engaging than the terrifying sea creatures. ... Remember how everybody wants the rat removed from the end of The Departed?

The closest thing Baumbach will ever get to a good movie can be found here. And it's still not that great.