Problems abound in Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' auto-biographical novel — from the cartoonish humor to an unappealing lead character overflowing with self-pity. A generally solid cast, however, prevents this comedy-drama from becoming a complete failure. Annette Bening, in particular, is outstanding as the poetess too immature and self-absorbed to raise a son.
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Annette Benning was good but the movie wasn't. too crazy crazy crazy