The Squid and the Whale - Directed by Noah Baumbach
07-23-06, 02:59 AM
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good or not, it would be cool to see it as a criterion release.
10-19-06, 08:05 AM
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I liked this. The characters were interesting to watch and there was a lot of offbeat humour in their dialogue and behaviour as they fumbled their way through situations. Some actions felt forced, however; included for the reaction they would gain from the viewer rather than being integral to the narrative. As a result, I wasn't entirely satisfied and there was a feeling of irresolution to proceedings, though this didn't detract too much from what was, ultimately, very enjoyable viewing. 6/10
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re: The Squid and the Whale - Directed by Noah Baumbach
Watched this last night because I bought it blind at Big Lots for $3 and I thought it was a good movie but i felt the ending was very abrupt. The character change in this movie by Walt is what really made it special. Paquin is kind of playing the same character here that she played in the 25th Hour. I really liked the music in the movie. Blossom Dearie's song "Figure 8" always has a very eerie and creepy feeling to it. Very interesting and enjoyable movie.
06-09-13, 03:22 AM
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re: The Squid and the Whale - Directed by Noah Baumbach
Kind of too bad Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach hadn't met before this film in 2005. I'm sure he could've found a role for her.
Although the characters aren't very likable, I found them incredibly interesting.
At just 76 minutes, I would've liked this film to be longer.
Although the characters aren't very likable, I found them incredibly interesting.
At just 76 minutes, I would've liked this film to be longer.
06-11-13, 09:03 AM
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re: The Squid and the Whale - Directed by Noah Baumbach
It's been a little while since I've seen this, but count me as another who loved it.
All four of the family members are pretty much horrible people, and that will turn off a lot of people from liking the movie. But for me they all felt like real people and I wanted to see their development. And this is a good thing when dealing with the dark comedy bits.
Yes, it's a whole new level of creepy if you've seen Fly Away Home, a heartwarming family-friendly story of Jeff Daniels and his young daughter Anna Paquin in an early role (actually a pretty good movie too). Seeing them 10 years later with Daniels requesting Paquin to put him in her mouth is a little skeevy even if you hadn't seen the other movie first. Honostly in a twisted sort of way, I think this makes TS&tW better and adds to the dark humour.
All four of the family members are pretty much horrible people, and that will turn off a lot of people from liking the movie. But for me they all felt like real people and I wanted to see their development. And this is a good thing when dealing with the dark comedy bits.
Yes, it's a whole new level of creepy if you've seen Fly Away Home, a heartwarming family-friendly story of Jeff Daniels and his young daughter Anna Paquin in an early role (actually a pretty good movie too). Seeing them 10 years later with Daniels requesting Paquin to put him in her mouth is a little skeevy even if you hadn't seen the other movie first. Honostly in a twisted sort of way, I think this makes TS&tW better and adds to the dark humour.
