The Squid And The Whale DVD Review & Comments

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A funny, poignant and cleverly written drama, certainly, but it is the performances that keep the attention. There has been lots of critical acclaim for Jeff Daniels already, and he is truly on top form here, but then so is everyone else. Laura Linney adds a strong lynchpin to the peculiar conflict, and Anna Paquin provides a terrific, and quirky, spin to the proceedings, but it is the two boys who really excel. Their performances combined lift The Squid And The Whale up out of the modest indie path that the film traipses, supplying some marvellous sparring partners for the squabbling adults. They have difficult roles to assume, and both Jesse Eisenberg and Owen Kline manage it with style and assuredness.

Sony’s disc is a reasonably stocked affair- the commentary from Baumbach is a step out of the norm and the brief making-of is nice and light – but the AV quality is hardly inspiring. Still, The Squid And The Whale comes very highly recommended. It’s odd, affecting and surprisingly upbeat considering its topic.
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