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Igby Goes DownRating:
Release Date: 02 September, 2003 Retail Price: $14.94 OUR Price: $10.99 You SAVE: $3.95! Cast: Complete Cast (10 total) |
Igby Goes Down Reviews
Interesting Character Driven Movie that's worth the watch
Just relax and watch Igby wander among his rich East Coast family. Can Igby contain his anger and get his life straightened out before he implodes or is murdered by his relatives? He has plenty of reasons to be angry, and cynical, and depressed - dying mother, crazy father, perfect older brother - but somehow he has to find his way in the world. His relatives have plenty of reasons to want to kill him too - he's an irresponsible, angry, smart mouthed, punk kid. In short, a real teenager. I enjoyed this portrayal of a young man growing up in rich, confusing, hypocritical society. All the actors gave fine performances and seem to enjoy their roles. Amanda Peet's artist/junky was especially good. I won't make great claims for this movie but I liked it.
Dark and Downward Spiral
I bought this movie from reading the high recommendations here on Amazon. It sounded exactly like the kind of film I'd enjoy. I loved "I Heart the Huckabees", "Adaptation", "The Royal Tenenbaums" and some of the other films mentioned in the same breath with Igby. This film is not the same. Why? Because it lacks hope. It's depressing and dark. Digby does go down. Mostly all by himself.
I still give the film three stars because, if one is experiencing a similar downward spiral, there can be solace in knowing that someone else is going through it. Or in knowing it's not your fault. But even those messages are watered down. So don't expect to come out of this movie feeling like you've gleened anything substantial from Igby's survival.
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