Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012)

He ain't heavy.

There's something going on with comedies these days! They're becoming increasingly emotionally aware. Spoofs and farces seem to be a thing of the past. Now writers and directors want to make films that have great storylines, and touching performances that make you happy that you paid money to see such wonderful material. Jason Segel seems to be leading this charge ("The Muppets" anyone?), and Ed Helms isn't doing too bad with films like last year's "Cedar Rapids". The Duplass Brothers give you a portrait of a family that has fallen apart,and have each separately lost their ways in life. Along with Susan Sarandon, the three members of this family are sympathetic human beings, and this film's climax is surprising and heartbreaking. This is the best example of film I have seen so far this year. Hopefully the rest of the year will follow.

Grade: A
3D: N/A
Easter Egg: No

Starring: Jason Segel, Ed Helmes. Susan Saradon
Director: Jay & Mark Duplass
Writer(s); Jay & Mark Duplass
RT: 83 min
Rating: R for language including sexual references and some drug use