The Squid and the Whale for all its family dysfunction, something I do believe has been with us for eternity, is no reason to rate the film as mediocre. It is a fine film but on a very personal level, I don't much find Jeff Daniels an actor I care for at all. So that took the wind out of the sails for me. My six is for an astounding performance by Laura Linney who owns this film in an Oscar Nominated Performance. I do believe she is a much-underrated actor despite her great roles and several Oscar Nominations.
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