Movie Review: Strong Acting Helps Clichéd ‘this Is Where I Leave You’

cmeyer@sacbee.com (Carla Meyer), Sacramento Bee: Movies
Thu, 09/18/2014 - 10:00am

Fey, Bateman, Fonda give solid performances in this family dramedy “This Is Where I Leave You” stars, from left, Tina Fey, Corey Stoll, Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman and Adam Driver. Their characters form a family awash in issues.

Topics: this is where i leave you tina fey corey stoll jane fonda jason bateman adam driver fey bateman fonda family

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