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Originally Posted by Patrick Ripoll
Even if you don't like it, I think calling The Squid and the Whale a shit film is ridiculous.
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Well, if we are talking about production values, pacing, cinematography and other technical specifics, I agree -- it's not a shit film.
What makes it a shit film to me is that nearly every character is despicable, selfish and unlikeable and there's no pleasure or entertainment to be had watching it, unless one finds kinship with such peoples.
I personally just got angry with them the entire time and saw no redemption ever come, nor any consequences for their "enlightened" brokenness. And we're all spouting unprovable truths around here, so I like to say it's a shit film.
Oh, I know I'm in a minority, but there's plenty of other non-shit films listed above, namely the glorious Phantom of zee Menace.