One of those movies that just makes you feel good when you watch it. Once over your "feel good feeling" you begin to realize what an amazing movie, in fact, you've just seen. Kieran Culkin is, frankly, charming.

Amazingly casted, tremendously acted, superbly directed. From the very first scene of this film, you want to get wring every little drop out of it. Every conversation is bursting with pop culture references; if you're bored it's because you're not listening. Kieran Culkin is a gem, the Marlon Brando of our times.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie in terms of the witty dialogue and the well thought out "quirky" character development. Overall, a movie that brings about all the emotions that one may want to experience in a story.

I saw this movie by accident my flatmate who usually makes horrible chick-flick choices picked it and after watching the trailer on the DVD i was ready to go to bed. However i did'nt and what i got from my loss of 1 and a half hours of sleep was one of the most interesting and cruely funny films ever. Kieran Culkin (originally what put me off the film) was nothing short of excellent i just hope that Hollywood does let him fall by the wayside. The comparisons to Royal Tenenbaums is warranted but this is a far greater film (i actually laughed) and as for Almost Famous i usually like Crowe but that film was cheese. Anyway i'm off the point if you want to be truly surprised but not nessasarily uplifted then this is for you. HOLLYWOOD LISTEN CULKIN IS A SKILLED YOUNG ACTOR HIRE HIM!!!… Expand

"Igby Goes Down" is a wonderful movie, drenched in satire and dark, disturbing comedy. As a former movie reveiwer, I have never seen a screenplay as myriad as this one, and I must say, I thought it was quite original and creative, even with the cliche "poor little rich kid" theme.

If i could, i would rate this movie higher!!! it is the best movie i have ever seen. in my opinionthis film is perfect in every aspect of a movie, the casting was perfect, the cinamatography was exelent, the movie was just great. if you havent seen it, then watch it.

It has a somewhat unprogressive plot until the very end but other than that it is sad and yet funny.

I truly love this movie. The characters although behind my time, really do a great job. Kieran Culkin performance as igby is excellent, he has the style, and charisma to be igby. I enjoyed watching this movie at home, a million times, because I am always picking up, something that I didn't already know. My favorite dialog between two characters is the one between D.H. and Oliver. "i believe that certain people in life are meant to fall by the wayside to serve as warning signs for the rest of us and signpost around the way" says D.H. Oliver responds "for what?" "SUCCESS" This movie is very successful in making me laugh, cry, and question so many other things, like: Do meat eaters real have sloppy joints, and Am I living reverse darwinism, or big-picture darwinism? Anyone who is anyone should go see this movie, because this is really how movies should be! … Expand

THE best movie ever-barring South Park:Bigger, Longer, and Uncut-it shines in every moment. Although it is a very dark movie, and quite disturbing, it stiil makes you laugh. Kieran is a much better actor than his brother, and does an excellent job. I'm a big movie guy, and undoutedly the best movie of the year, see it, you have to.

It's hilarious and intelligent!

An amazing movie.

This movie is fantastic. it is one of the best movies of 2002. i think that the way it blends so many different genres together is brilliant. see this movie dammit.

Watching movies like this makes me have faith in todays entertainment bussness. igby is the typical disgruntled teen thats just confused like every other kid this age. this movies portrays this perfectly.

Igby Goes Down is one of the most intelligent dark comedies I have seen in awhile, and Igby is very reminescent of other great characters such as Holden Caulfield and Donnie Darko. All in all, this movie has it all, great acting, great script and some of the most colorful characters around.

Mix Igby with American Beauty and a little bit of LOTR and maybe Basquiat, and you got me.

It was great, particularly strong in dark comedy and deadpan dialogue. I think it would depress people to know how real a lot of the characters are as well - it's broad, sure, but it's definitely grounded in reality.

One of the best movies I have ever seen!

Captivating, edgy and beautifully acted. Loved the dialog, and the soundtrack rocked. This was far removed from the formulaic movies the major studios churn out. I was thinking and paying attention all the way through.

I can understand the mixed reactions from both the professional and amateur critics. But I really, really liked this movie. It was just enough real to avoid completely falling into parody. Yes, it has the 'disenchanted rich youth' aura to it, but it was a snapshot into a life some may or may not be familiar, and it didn't need to have a real 'story'. And even if the other characters seemed a bit one-dimensional compared to Igby, I still think it worked. I believe this is one of those films that you should see, even if you end up not liking it personally.… Expand

Challenging and wonderfully acted.

See it, you'll love it.