Perceptively written neurotic charmer from dysfunctional family expert Noah Baumbach has a script flying with mental energy that does provide plenty of fast and furious, pleasingly bleak moments, but as a whole adds up to little more then an uninspired, self-absorbed character study which neither illuminates nor insults these character's realities. The impressive but overworked script reeks of intellectual fondling, exploiting psychological traits but often skipping an underlying depth required to make the dysfunction feel genuine.
As much as the film tries harder then it actually delivers, it's brisk pace, some smart acting, and breakneck ego-isms should keep certain viewers entertained, such as those impressed by Baumbach's stronger Squid and Whale. Margot at the Wedding's hysterics may feel a little forced compared to his debut's more natural, yet equally warped tone, but in between some overwrought antics lies a noticeable amount of individually powerful moments and sentiment.
As much as the film tries harder then it actually delivers, it's brisk pace, some smart acting, and breakneck ego-isms should keep certain viewers entertained, such as those impressed by Baumbach's stronger Squid and Whale. Margot at the Wedding's hysterics may feel a little forced compared to his debut's more natural, yet equally warped tone, but in between some overwrought antics lies a noticeable amount of individually powerful moments and sentiment.