Review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) by Justin J — 30 Sep 2011

An honest, funny, and different indie film. The actors perform brilliantly and the script is original, sharp and touching but what I enjoyed the most is how some very delicate humour is brilliantly woven throughout.

This is the best role I've ever seen Jeff Daniels in and having known some people in my life like his character I think he was spot-on with his portrayal. A sharp domestic drama about bitter people caught within their own patterns of behaviour that lingers on after its abrupt but symbolic ending.