Basic midlife crisis

This is Where I Leave You (2014)

Directed by Shawn Levy this film based on the novel of the same name stars Jason Bateman, Tina Tey, Adam Driver, Corey Stoll and Jane Fonda. After finding his wife cheating on him with his boss a man returns home to his fathers funeral with his three siblings.

Not a lot is surprising or original about this film, it's a fairly standard genre piece that plods through some predictable beats that are all telegraphed well in advance. What the film does have going for it is a great cast that at least give the film some charm which helps carry it. It is a big of a shame such a good cast is wasted on an average film but this film still has it's moments that will give the odd laugh.

3/5