Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2011, Comedy/Drama, 1h 23m
144 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Sweet, funny, and flawed, Jeff, Who Lives at Home finds the Duplass brothers moving into the mainstream with their signature quirky charm intact. Read critic reviews
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Jeff
Pat
Sharon
Linda
Carol
Steve
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Critic Reviews for Jeff, Who Lives at Home
All Critics (144) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (111) | Rotten (33)
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It's a whimsical comedy and, as far as whimsical comedies go, it is quite whimsical, and sometimes comedic, which is fair enough, but ultimately it is slight and repetitive and nothing sticks in the mind.
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The entire action of the film, right up to its final revelation, could be played as a dead straight, emotionally choked drama of the cosmic supernatural.
May 10, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
A squandering of space, time and actor/part-time screenwriter Jason Segel, last seen revivifying the Muppets.
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Odd, sweet and languid, but little to get your teeth into.
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There's undoubtedly comedy mileage in an irreverent sending up of the Signs/Magnolia school of everything-is-connected philosophy. Despite the calibre of the cast, the Duplass brothers mostly fail to find it.
April 15, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Jeff, Who Lives at Home
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Jun 07, 2015The premise was simple yet interesting. The film itself was never loud and never dull either. Good film overall.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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May 16, 2013A man who believes that the universe gives signs about his life joins with his brother on a destiny-ridden adventure. If you were to say that this film is too pat, too convenient, and overall eye-roll inducing, I would understand, but what do you expect from a film whose thesis is that the universe is guided by a cosmic plan? The plot unfolds deftly with the requisite number of "must-happens," and Jason Segel gives a very good performance as the hapless Jeff. Ed Helms plays Pat as a man who is more fucked up than his brother but hides it better, and this is Helms's strength. Overall, yes, I understand that it's hokey, but I found myself inspired and smiling by the end of this film, and it's one of the Duplasses finest efforts.Jim H Super Reviewer
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Mar 31, 2013Really good, pleasantly surprised by this. I really liked the story with the mother (Susan Sarandon), and her secret admirer. Also Jeff's brother and his strained relationship with his girlfriend (Judy Greer - excellent). It's not a huge story, but it coasts along at a good pace and cast are all very convincing.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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Mar 19, 2013Much like its title character, "Jeff Who Lives at Home" doesn't know what it wants to be. Its title and cast breed expectations of a Judd Apatow-style character comedy about vulnerable men, but Jeff's mystical belief in following "signs" quickly turns the story into one of those shaggy-dog tales that prides itself on wandering off the path into trivial quirkiness. But by the end, it morphs into an unexpectedly sappy "everybody needs love" lesson. It's a lot to take within a brief 83 minutes. Good performances are mostly wasted on a soft script, and Susan Sarandon's side plot as an aging mother with a secret admirer feels thin and distracting. Meanwhile, the rash stupidity of Ed Helms' character is often too implausible to accept.Eric B Super Reviewer
Jeff Who Lives at Home Quotes
| Jeff: | I watched signs again last night. |
| Jeff: | I told you I dont believe in fighting. |
| Pat: | Oh yeah, because your a pussy. |
| Jeff: | Was Gandhi a pussy? |
| Jeff: | Everyone and Everything is interconnected in the universe. Stay pure of heart and you will see the signs. Follow the signs and you will find your destiny. |
| Jeff: | This Porsche is tiny. |
| Pat: | The Porsche is normal sized--you're a Sasquatch. |
| Jeff: | Are those workout gloves? |
| Pat: | Uh, I don't think so, they came with the car, so... |
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