It took me a while to actually watch this, cuz I thought it'd be depressing. I didn't think it was at all depressing. Yes, it portrayed a version of suburban family life that was very unpleasant, but in the end the family comes back together. Life is ugly and crappy things happen, but a strong family bond holds everything together. I'm sure there is something deeper to the film, since it was set right during the Watergate Scandal, but to me this was more important. That's the mushy stuff.

Seeing as this is an Ang Lee film, it is beautiful. It all feels very cold, in a good way. There's more to this, but I don't feel like writing much more. So know that I liked it and Ang Lee directed it. That should be enough.