Replies to post #13367 on Movie, Music, and TV Reviews (MOVIES)

[Hoople]

I have! Loved Junebug and really liked Squid, but for the ending. The characters in Squid were PERFECT! You?

[waterwisp]

rented "The Squid and the Whale"...

...this weekend. Quirky but very well written little independent film. Noah Baumbach, the writer/director was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay (2006).

Very well acted by Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney in the leading roles.

Nice performances by the 2 young actors (Jesse Eisenberg & Owen Kline) who play the kids.

Anna Paquin is also in the film (Oscar winner in '94 for Best Supporting Actress in The Piano) with a small but noteworthy performance.

Who says you can't make a wonderful movie on a shoestring budget ? This little film was made for $1.5 mil and was shot (beautifully I might add) in 16mm with "steadycams"...in less than 3 weeks.

Loved it !!!



3.25 gherkins :)