Igby Goes Down (2002 Burr Steers & scr)

We feel for Igby, who suffers a most dysfunctional family (moment where his 'godfather' Jeff Goldblum lays into him is not pretty). Kieran Culkin is the lying, rebellious son, with perfect older brother material Ryan Philippe, tough mum Susan Sarandon and schizo father Bill Pullman. Cast also includes Clare Danes, Amanda Peet and Jared Harris as a gay performance artist!

Not particularly funny, good performances illustrate quite dark material, photographed by Wedigo von Schultzendorff.