Le Calmar Et La Baleine / The Squid And The Whale Special
Le Calmar Et La Baleine / The Squid And The Whale Special DVD VIDEO MOVIE French
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DVD
2006
DVD
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Noah Baumbach's THE SQUID AND THE WHALE is an excruciatingly humane, often hilarious portrait of a disintegrating family in mid-1980s Brooklyn. Set in the stately yet off-kilter neighborhood of Park Slope, the film tells the story of the Berkmans, a quintessentially New York family struggling to keep things together. Family patriarch Bernard (Jeff Daniels) is a published author and writing teacher whose insecurity over his own lack of recognition continues to plague him. Meanwhile, his wife, Joan (Laura Linney), is grappling with her own sense of unsettlement. Their sons, who are caught in the crossfire, express their confusion in different ways: 16-year-old Walt (Jesse Eisenberg) tries to pass off Pink Floyd's "Hey You" as his own hit in the school talent show, while his 12-year-old brother Frank (Owen Kline) begins to explore his burgeoning sexuality and alcoholism. When Bernard and Joan finally decide to separate, the family must confront their unraveling situation head on.Rarely has family dysfunction been captured so frankly and honestly as in THE SQUID AND THE WHALE. Baumbach claims his film is only semi-autobiographical, but, from the pitch-perfect writing and nostalgic tone, it feels as if we're watching home videos of the writer-director's past. Featuring an outstanding pop-music soundtrack (Bert Jansch, the Feelies, Lou Reed), the film also boasts performances that seem certain to earn end-of-the-year accolades.
Product Details
Edition:
Special Edition
Number of Discs:
1
Rating:
R (MPAA)
Film Country:
USA
Additional Details
Genre:
Dramas
Format:
DVD
Display Format:
Special Edition
"Baumbach has crafted this tale out of real love....[He] tells the story with great fluidity....It's a breakthrough work and one of the year's most powerful pictures."
Premiere - Glenn Kenny (10/01/2005)
"[B]oth sharply comical and piercingly sad....The film's table style="font-size: 14px;"au of domestic absurdity is likely to tickle, and also to lacerate, anyone who has either raised a child or been one."
New York Times - A. O. Scott (10/05/2005)
3.5 stars out of 5 -- "All the performances are flawless....Without jerking tears or reducing the acid content of his wit, Baumbach's humane movie gets under your skin."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (10/20/2005)
"Filled with a tremendous compassion for his young protagonists, Baumbach has created a profoundly moving story of boys to men."
Film Comment - Melissa Anderson (09/01/2005)
"[I]t is poignant and focused on familial struggle....The young actors' performances are particularly haunting."
USA Today - Claudia Puig (10/14/2005)
"[A] painfully funny, semiautobiographical coming-of-age story....Baumbach is exceptionally attuned to the indignities of the situation, and what makes his movie as funny as it is sad is that its brutal honesty emanates from a deep well of empathy and understanding."
Los Angeles Times - Carina Chocano (10/16/2005)
"THE SQUID AND THE WHALE becomes its own realistic display of family entropy, as cautionary as it is educational." -- Grade: A-
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (10/21/2005)
"The evocation of the period is note-perfect, with a choice of original music likely to trigger jolts of recognition in viewers..."
Sight and Sound - Edward Lawrenson (03/01/2006)
"Never maudlin or overly precious, this comedy/drama is sharp, smart and short."
Movieline's Hollywood Life - Geoff Berkshire (03/01/2006)
5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his charming film swims a complex channel between comedy and melodrama....A great white middle-class film. A truly great one."
Uncut - Chris Roberts (05/01/2006)
3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] quirky take on familial breakdown....The performances are excellent."
Ultimate DVD - Nikki Baughan (08/01/2006)
4 stars out of 5 -- "SQUID gets its strength from daring to face messy reality head-on."
Total Film - Kevin Harley (09/01/2006)
"Mr. Daniels gave one of the best performances of his career, a tour de force of emotional turmoil, intellectual constipation and egomania."
Wall Street Journal - John Anderson (04/23/2010)
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
Product Details
Edition:
Special Edition
Number of Discs:
1
Rating:
R (MPAA)
Film Country:
USA
Additional Details
Genre:
Dramas
Format:
DVD
Display Format:
Special Edition
"Baumbach has crafted this tale out of real love....[He] tells the story with great fluidity....It's a breakthrough work and one of the year's most powerful pictures."
Premiere - Glenn Kenny (10/01/2005)
"[B]oth sharply comical and piercingly sad....The film's table style="font-size: 14px;"au of domestic absurdity is likely to tickle, and also to lacerate, anyone who has either raised a child or been one."
New York Times - A. O. Scott (10/05/2005)
3.5 stars out of 5 -- "All the performances are flawless....Without jerking tears or reducing the acid content of his wit, Baumbach's humane movie gets under your skin."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (10/20/2005)
"Filled with a tremendous compassion for his young protagonists, Baumbach has created a profoundly moving story of boys to men."
Film Comment - Melissa Anderson (09/01/2005)
"[I]t is poignant and focused on familial struggle....The young actors' performances are particularly haunting."
USA Today - Claudia Puig (10/14/2005)
"[A] painfully funny, semiautobiographical coming-of-age story....Baumbach is exceptionally attuned to the indignities of the situation, and what makes his movie as funny as it is sad is that its brutal honesty emanates from a deep well of empathy and understanding."
Los Angeles Times - Carina Chocano (10/16/2005)
"THE SQUID AND THE WHALE becomes its own realistic display of family entropy, as cautionary as it is educational." -- Grade: A-
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (10/21/2005)
"The evocation of the period is note-perfect, with a choice of original music likely to trigger jolts of recognition in viewers..."
Sight and Sound - Edward Lawrenson (03/01/2006)
"Never maudlin or overly precious, this comedy/drama is sharp, smart and short."
Movieline's Hollywood Life - Geoff Berkshire (03/01/2006)
5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his charming film swims a complex channel between comedy and melodrama....A great white middle-class film. A truly great one."
Uncut - Chris Roberts (05/01/2006)
3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] quirky take on familial breakdown....The performances are excellent."
Ultimate DVD - Nikki Baughan (08/01/2006)
4 stars out of 5 -- "SQUID gets its strength from daring to face messy reality head-on."
Total Film - Kevin Harley (09/01/2006)
"Mr. Daniels gave one of the best performances of his career, a tour de force of emotional turmoil, intellectual constipation and egomania."
Wall Street Journal - John Anderson (04/23/2010)
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
