Igby Goes Down (2002) Reviews
- Starring:
- Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, (more)
- Director(s):
- Burr Steers
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful If nothing else, this movie/story is an unintended indictment of part of our culture. The only problem with the story, and this is just me, is I have a very hard time identifying with the alleged ... Read More If nothing else, this movie/story is an unintended indictment of part of our culture. The only problem with the story, and this is just me, is I have a very hard time identifying with the alleged protaganist. That is why I hate Catcher in the Rye. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful An exceptional performance by Kieran Culkin and a twisted, cynical plotline makes this a good movie to watch. Not one of my favorites, but if you like Indie movies that don't always depict life as ... Read More An exceptional performance by Kieran Culkin and a twisted, cynical plotline makes this a good movie to watch. Not one of my favorites, but if you like Indie movies that don't always depict life as cheerful, watch this. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Wanna be depressed? Rent this bomb. Just about gratuitous everything in the dysfunctional department is available in this stinker including suicide, drugs, violence, aimlessness, debauchery, cruelty, ... Read More Wanna be depressed? Rent this bomb. Just about gratuitous everything in the dysfunctional department is available in this stinker including suicide, drugs, violence, aimlessness, debauchery, cruelty, you name it. A film of our times? Probably.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Susan S. was excellent, Jeff G. was good as usual, the movie was not. I was left with a sense of wondering what this movie was about, but then, not all movies speak to everyone. This one mumbled all ... Read More Susan S. was excellent, Jeff G. was good as usual, the movie was not. I was left with a sense of wondering what this movie was about, but then, not all movies speak to everyone. This one mumbled all the way. The focus did not succeed as a high school dropout coming of age as a young man on his own. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful I saw this movie because I had heard good things about it. It is so off the wall and disturbing. I am surprised that Susan Sarandon would even accept to do this type of role. It def shows how ... Read More I saw this movie because I had heard good things about it. It is so off the wall and disturbing. I am surprised that Susan Sarandon would even accept to do this type of role. It def shows how crazy the 'fast life' can be and how creepy adults can act! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful i totally love this movie.. its hilarious as heck. albeit not exactly realistic but c'mon..its a movie!
i saw this in the theaters origonally and have seen it a couple times since.. still makes me ... Read More i totally love this movie.. its hilarious as heck. albeit not exactly realistic but c'mon..its a movie!
i saw this in the theaters origonally and have seen it a couple times since.. still makes me laugh and i loved ryan phillippe and Culkins characters... they are hilarious! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||





