What a tortuous life an upper middle class boy has lived that resulted in a dreary retelling that receives critical acclaim. I wasn't sure the intention of this movie but I think it would have been more suitable for a streaming service.

I can't fathom how the movie would have been bankrolled if it was any other director. It is self indulgent, slow at times and awkward in many points without garnering sympathy.

I enjoy his movies when there is a story that has a classic narrative. This is disjointed and tells the story of a Jewish family with the necessary resources to succeed with very little tragedy or barriers to do so. Guess what the end result of will be....yes there is no tension or uncertainty except the movie is theatrical bomb. It is mostly a Steven Spielberg indulgence not a production.