It's unlikely Criterion would have released this pic, writer-director Noah Baumbach's first feature, had his fourth, Oscar-nommed "The Squid and the Whale," not been such a critical success last year.

KICKING AND SCREAMING. With Josh Hamilton, Olivia d’Abo, Chris Eigeman, Parker Posey, Jason Wiles, Carlos Jacott, Elliott Gould, Eric Stoltz. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach. Rated R. R… ...

Premiering when Baumbach was a mere 26 years-old, Kicking and Screaming has an inherent poise that would lead you to believe it was led by a veteran director. The film’s focus never wavers as it ...

Key features: New interviews with Baumbach and the cast, deleted scenes, a 2000 short. More from A.V. Club The Player 's industry satire stings, now more than ever ...