I guess you could say this is the attempt at the textbook perfect "independent" movie (independent from what I'm not sure), minus the inclusion of road trip.
With its KOOKY and QUIRKY sense of humor, wrapped tightly around an attempt at a poignant story of family, this movie has a naive charm and a distinct tone owing in no short part due to to restrained but whimsical characters and performances all round plus a bombastic visual style.
As is often the case with these movies it is no where near to being the powerhouse of laughter and tears it seems to think it is ("the period is almost over") but It's hard to hate it since even its so easy to laugh at this movie's expense. I barely remember the plot, but I do remember it being much more enjoyable than just another generic drama that plays it straight or just another comedy that has no jokes.
With its KOOKY and QUIRKY sense of humor, wrapped tightly around an attempt at a poignant story of family, this movie has a naive charm and a distinct tone owing in no short part due to to restrained but whimsical characters and performances all round plus a bombastic visual style.
As is often the case with these movies it is no where near to being the powerhouse of laughter and tears it seems to think it is ("the period is almost over") but It's hard to hate it since even its so easy to laugh at this movie's expense. I barely remember the plot, but I do remember it being much more enjoyable than just another generic drama that plays it straight or just another comedy that has no jokes.