Movie Review This is Where I Leave You

Published

10 years ago

September 19, 2014

Release Date: Sept.19th, 2014
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 103 Mins.
Director: Shawn Levy
Genre: Comedy
Stars: Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda Corey Stoll, Rose Byrne

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The Altman’s are a family full of dysfunction. They can’t stand one another. Their father passes away and now they must spend 7 days with one another to reflect on his life by obliging him his final wish of them mourning him in the ritual of Shiva. Now it’s up to each of them to get through this time of loss if they don’t end up killing each other first.

The actors selected to play the main roles in this film were good. Fey and Bateman are the two obvious stars as they receive most of the scenes. They also bring the most heart to this movie as they go through the biggest issues in the movie. Judd (Bateman) goes home one day to find his wife sleeping with his boss. Needless to say, that’s a bad enough to start off with but then he hears that his father has died. Wendy Judd’s sister has a rather distant, work obsessed husband. We all know how that situation works out. Oh yeah and her father died too. These two help one another while also dealing with old flames in their old hometown. Corey Stoll is the oldest Altman, Paul. His wife wants a baby and it’s just not working.

Phillip, (Adam Driver) is the baby boy of the group and constant screw up. He’s dating his therapist, Tracy (Connie Britton). The therapist he needs because of his famous mother. She got famous by writing a tell all book about her family’s dysfunction and personal secrets which has kind of earned them a reputation and mental scars. Ben Schwartz is probably the funniest non Altman in the movie as Rabbi Charles Grodner A.K.A. Boner to most of the people he grew up with.

The jokes can sometimes seem beneath the movie like the constant references to the boob job their mother got or the little kid that shows up everywhere with his potty and poops. Granted the little kid is cute but the boob stuff and a few other jokes the writers could of done with less of them. There are tender moments and those actually work well because of all the humor throughout the film. After all it is about a family in reflection on the passing of a loved one and their lives in general. The two love story’s for Judd and Wendy almost seem like afterthoughts in all the chaos and laughs as they don’t actually get too much time spent on them.

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What to Expect from the New Season of Squid Game: Thrills, Twists, and High Stakes

Published

7 hours ago

September 12, 2024

Angie Quidim

The highly anticipated new season of Squid Game is set to deliver even more nail-biting suspense and shocking twists that fans of the global phenomenon have come to love. As the series returns, viewers can expect an escalation in the deadly games, with new challenges that push participants to their physical and psychological limits.

In this season, the stakes are higher than ever as a new group of contestants enters the arena, each with their own desperate reasons for participating. The games are more dangerous, the alliances more fragile, and the betrayals more heartbreaking. With the introduction of new characters and deeper insights into the shadowy organization behind the games, Season 2 promises to expand the *Squid Game* universe in unexpected ways.

The creators have teased that the upcoming challenges will be more complex and terrifying, testing not only the contestants’ physical endurance but also their moral boundaries.

Expect to see returning characters facing new dilemmas, as well as fresh faces whose backstories will tug at viewers’ heartstrings.

The new season is rumored to feature shocking revelations about the origins of the games and the true motivations of the game’s organizers, ensuring that fans remain on the edge of their seats.

Squid Game has captivated audiences with its unique blend of suspense, drama, and social commentary, and Season 2 is poised to take these elements to the next level. Fans can brace themselves for a roller-coaster of emotions as the game continues with even more at stake.

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Bonjour sweet love patisserie review

Published

1 day ago

September 11, 2024

Angie Quidim

Rating: 7/10

Platform Crunchyroll

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie is a delightful treat for fans of romance and cooking anime. Set in the prestigious Fleurir Confectionary Academy, the story follows Sayuri Haruno, a kind-hearted girl who enrolls in the school’s special confectionery course. Surrounded by handsome male instructors and fellow students, Sayuri navigates the world of baking while developing sweet friendships and potential romances.

The anime shines in its charming character interactions, light-hearted humor, and visually appealing desserts that are sure to make your mouth water. However, with episodes running around five minutes each, the series sometimes feels a bit rushed. The plot, while enjoyable, is fairly predictable, sticking closely to typical reverse harem tropes. That said, its short length makes it a perfect watch for those looking for a quick and sweet anime fix.

While Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie may not break new ground in the genre, it does what it sets out to do well: offering a sugary escape into a world of love, pastries, and heartwarming moments.