The Story of Luke is a great movie depicting what it's like to feel like you don't fit in.
Even though the characters all seemed to be "over the top", I think that was intentional so it could depict some of the characters in exaggerated situations so we could get some humour out of situations that many people go through every day.
If they didn't portray the characters that way, I think the movie wouldn't have been half as funny or insightful to how the characters felt. It can be difficult to portray thoughts and emotions on screen, so this method works well once you understand it's doing that.
For instance, Seth Green's character seemed cruel and punishing until you realize it's exaggerated, DBC then you realize how hilarious it is that he himself was going through the same emotional struggles.
Overall this is a great movie once you get the stage being set for this story.
Even though the characters all seemed to be "over the top", I think that was intentional so it could depict some of the characters in exaggerated situations so we could get some humour out of situations that many people go through every day.
If they didn't portray the characters that way, I think the movie wouldn't have been half as funny or insightful to how the characters felt. It can be difficult to portray thoughts and emotions on screen, so this method works well once you understand it's doing that.
For instance, Seth Green's character seemed cruel and punishing until you realize it's exaggerated, DBC then you realize how hilarious it is that he himself was going through the same emotional struggles.
Overall this is a great movie once you get the stage being set for this story.