Review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) by Yanti A — 27 May 2013
The Squid and the Whale is a story about two brothers in 1980s Brooklyn and how they cope with their parent's divorce. This movie is about 80 minutes and if it weren't for the surprising actions that take place, this would be a not so special movie. In fact, it is quite disgusting, in two meanings.
This movie just shows us of how more dysfunctional a family can get once they grow apart.
The part where Frank humps the library bookshelf and wipes his seamen on the books partially traumatized me. That was completely disgusting.
The ending showed the audience of where the title comes from. The older son and the mom went to a museum in New York a while back where it had two massive constructions of a whale and a squid fighting (I think) and it shows how their relationship is like his parents.
I didn't really care for this movie. I also didn't like Laura Linney's hair; brown makes her look like she's sad.
The Squid and the Whale, I give you a 60%.
This review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) was written by Yanti A on 27 May 2013.
The Squid and the Whale has generally received very positive reviews.
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