Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda . they.re all part of the star-studded ensemble .This is Where I Leave You.. But is the cast good enough to watch the movie based on Jonathan Tropper.s best-selling novel? Take a look at my movie review of .This is Where I Leave You..
Official Synopsis:
The dramatic comedy "This is Where I Leave You" is directed by Shawn Levy, and based on the hilarious and poignant best-selling novel by Jonathan Tropper. It features a starring ensemble cast including Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman ("Arrested Development"); Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Tina Fey ("30 Rock"); and two-time Oscar (R) winner, multiple Golden Globe honoree and 2013 Emmy Award nominee Jane Fonda ("Klute," "Coming Home," HBO's "The Newsroom"). (c) Warner Bros
Cast:
Jason Bateman as Judd Altman
Tina Fey as Wendy Altman
Adam Driver as Phillip Altman
Rose Byrne as Penny Moore
Corey Stoll as...
Official Synopsis:
The dramatic comedy "This is Where I Leave You" is directed by Shawn Levy, and based on the hilarious and poignant best-selling novel by Jonathan Tropper. It features a starring ensemble cast including Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman ("Arrested Development"); Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Tina Fey ("30 Rock"); and two-time Oscar (R) winner, multiple Golden Globe honoree and 2013 Emmy Award nominee Jane Fonda ("Klute," "Coming Home," HBO's "The Newsroom"). (c) Warner Bros
Cast:
Jason Bateman as Judd Altman
Tina Fey as Wendy Altman
Adam Driver as Phillip Altman
Rose Byrne as Penny Moore
Corey Stoll as...
- 9/19/2014
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The new family dramedy "This is Where I Leave You" gives us Jason Bateman as a cynical lout, Jane Fonda as a towering matriarch, and Adam Driver as a garrulous wild card. Those characterizations are to be expected, but the surprising actor/role pairing is Tina Fey with her character Wendy Altman, who is more troubled and conflicted than Liz Lemon ever was. Director Shawn Levy, who also helmed the Fey project "Date Night," specifically chose Fey for her role because it would be a stretch for her. In fact, he enjoys pushing Tina Fey away from her comfort zone of wry humor. "I have gotten to know Tina a little bit in real life. A fair bit," Levy told us. "I know she has more colors to her. Different moods to her. I got really excited at the chance of bringing those out and encouraging her to show what...
- 9/19/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
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