It’s just doubtful that many will remember this one long after they see it. It’s certainly a high point for director Shawn Levy ( Cheaper By the Dozen, Real Steel, the Night at the Museum films) and a solid entry for all involved. It’s fleet, funny, and ever so lightly tragic without being condescending towards the audience or shamelessly wearing down the tear ducts of the viewer. This is Where I Leave You is the kind of film that I would often describe to friends who ask me about its quality as being “good for what it is” or “fine if you’re into that sort of thing.” It’s an unchallenging, unpretentious dysfunctional family dramedy that never breaks any molds, but never finds ways of boring the audience.
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