This is Where I Leave You

Parental Rating: R

Contains: Language    Sex    Drug Use    Adult Content    

Jill's Review

Opens September 19, 2014

Runs 103 Minutes

When the Patriarch of the Altman clan passes away, Mom - Hillary Altman (Jane Fonda) tells the children that their Father's dying wish was for them to sit Shiva for him (even though he was half Jewish and half atheist). She commands them to spend the next seven days together under her roof. Paul (Corey Stall) is the eldest. He and his wife are trying night and day to have a baby. Judd (Jason Bateman) has decided to divorce his wife for having an affair with his boss but doesn't want to tell anyone. Wendy (Tina Fey) is the only girl and a mother hen to her brothers. Finally, there is the baby Phillip (Adam Driver). He is happy-go-lucky and slightly aimless. He also invites his much older fiance to join them at the house. Old resentments and heartaches rise to the surface. The siblings tell stories and reconnect in hilarious and touching ways. Spouses, exes, and even old flames come along for the ride. They may drive each other crazy but they are family.

This movie is really funny. I loved all of the characters. Jason Bateman is hilarious. The interaction between the siblings reminds you of your own family get togethers. They are definitely not the Brady Bunch, but in the end they all love one another.  Loved this movie! Go see it.

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