"Igby Goes Down" is a condescending, pedantic, darkly comedic misanthro-pic about a rich kid (Culkin) who has too little love and too much attitude...etc. In spite of its critical plaudits; excellent acting (no stretching); and slick, dialed-in synthesis, this film really sucked. Personally I was bored with it from the get go, utterly and completely detatched, and toughed it out with a piecemeal watch. What could have been a good drama was scuttled with a black skew, much too clever script, obvious but purposeless stereotyping, an unabashed absence of humanity, and zero audience empathy. Good fodder for self indulgent critics, buffs, dilettantes, etc. For those who just want entertainment, forget it. (B-)
Review of Igby Goes Down
