Review of This Is Where I Leave You (2014) by Everett J — 18 Dec 2014

Here is a dramedy that is equally effective as a comedy and as a drama. It has the delicate balance and never goes too far into either direction. Bateman plays basically the same character as he does in every movie, and that is fine.

Wouldn't want to see him play anything else. Here, he walks in on his wife sleeping with his boss, then finds out his father died. His dad's dying wish was for the family to sit shiva as they were all estranged.

Hijinks ensue, and the family is crazy and try to piece back together their messed up lives. The whole cast is good, especially Adam Driver. The guy is a star, and has some of the funniest scenes I've seen all year.

The only cast member I felt was under utilized was Tina Fey. She doesn't have a lot to work with here, but does the best with what she has. This movie reminded me a lot of another dramady called "Catch and Release".

It's funny, sad, and has a great soundtrack. Don't leave this one behind, because it's very much worth checking out.