This is Where I Leave You

"Reading Jonathan Tropper’s novel on which this film is based was oddly comforting, yet not particularly life-changing. An ordinary guy with an ordinary family (sort of), is forced to confront the reality that none of them are happy."

"If the movie never quite masters the feel of messy, grown-up life, it at least makes a few promising salvos in that direction..."

"Probably the biggest sin in a movie filled with many is turning Fonda into a nymphomaniacal sight gag who makes Barbarella look like Gloria Steinem."

"Instead of smiles or tears... most likely to inspire a Kickstarter campaign to reunite its main performers for a different project."

"Totally aimble, utterly unmoving filler given a major shot in the arm by its cast..."

"Struggles in vain to meld broad, farcical comedy with low-key, contemplative drama."

"It stays in safe terrain, and the ensemble cast members often feel as if they have been selected to revisit familiar characters and performances."