"The Squid and the Whale" (2005) reminded me a bit of "Thumbsucker" (2005), "Me and You and Everyone We Know" (2005) and "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006). I guess weird "Indie" (aka "art house") movies about dysfunctional families where "a thing" a decade ago, although I have to say that "The Squid and the Whale" is by far the most disturbing in the list. While still far from the disturbia scale of "Happiness" (1998), "The Squid and the Whale" had more than enough of those moments that are just so awkward you can only shrug your shoulders in disbelief.
If you're into weird 2005-ish "Indie" movies about dysfunctional families, "The Squid and the Whale" is a movie that should not be missed. If not, you might want to skip it. You won't be missing much.
If you're into weird 2005-ish "Indie" movies about dysfunctional families, "The Squid and the Whale" is a movie that should not be missed. If not, you might want to skip it. You won't be missing much.