I got it. I got the character development, I understand that none of the characters are supposed to be enjoyable. I understand that this is a depiction of a family maturing and changing. I typically like realistic films like this, but didn't anyone else simply not find it entertaining or redeemable?
I just found it incredibly tedious and grating. I'm kind of surprised by how many people love it.
YES! I agree. I found it very boring and unrewarding. I was surprised to come on here and basically only see praise.
I seek out movies like this, dealing with dysfunctional families and people. So, no, it's not like "Terminators!!!" is more my style blah blah. This movie just did absolutely nothing for me. I kept waiting for it to get interesting, and then it ended.
yeah this is the type of movie i usually like. This was so fake. Everything about it was unrelatable because of a false script and story.
share..i like to call these type of movies dark comedies about dysfunctional families. The dialog is what holds the movie together, and how these characters respond to each other.
..I can see why some may hate it. These are selfish miserable people going through rough times expecting something in return.
...this is just a look at a family all going through a divorse and handling it badly.
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Nope. You're not alone. I disliked it. I watched it and found it compelling but I didn't think it was very good.
Some people say it is subtle but I think it's about as subtle as a chainsaw.
I guess I enjoyed it in the moment, but it mostly just annoys me in retrospect. I found the entire family contemptible, so I grew increasingly irritated at the film's attempts to make me sympathise with them despite their flaws. I just could not muster any feeling for such horrendously pompous snobs (including the spoiled brats).
Also, the quirky, self-aware tone really did nothing for me. It created a hip kind of detachment that sabotaged any true emotional depth. In the end, it was actually much too fluffy and lightweight to take seriously.