Review of This Is Where I Leave You (2014) by John935 — 02 Apr 2015
Not a great movie but arguably underrated. Reminiscent of The Big Chill except the dead guy in this is the father. 'This...' is a commercial dramedy, and I guess it was not a big hit. The score is a little sappy and intrusive.
Some reviews that complained it's about rich people. Well, most Hollywood films are about people who aren't struggling financially. If that's a disqualifier, I think you have to disqualify most Hollywood films.
So, what's good about 'This...'? The cast is amazing. Fonda and Fey are the only A-listers, and they're good, but I was pleased to see the lesser known actors shine so well. The dialogue is not great but it's good enough to contribute to some fine performances.
'This' might boost the careers of a few of those non-A-listers.
This review of This Is Where I Leave You (2014) was written by John935 on 02 Apr 2015.
This Is Where I Leave You has generally received mixed reviews.
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