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The Squid and the Whale

2005, comedy, drama

81 minutes

Based on the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his brother, The Squid and the Whale tells the touching story of two young boys dealing with their parents divorce in Brooklyn in the 1980s.

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7.0

2006-04-30

The dialogue can be a bit too artificial at times as well, but the honest characterizations and complex relationship dynamic do... Read more

6.0

Evan Popplestone of Cinema's Fringes

2016-12-14

The well-drawn characters and performances do save the film somewhat.

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8.0

2020-05-31

The Squid and the Whale is de verre voorloper van Marriage Story. Rauw en goed acteerwerk en waarin maar weer eens blijkt dat iemand adoreren niet altijd goed uitpakt. Read more

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