There is no way for the film to service all of the plots the same. The problem is that the film is based on Jonathan Tropper’s novel, a place where characters can get more attention. The former “Arrested Development” star - one of the more underrated actors working today - gives this family dramedy the strong emotional core needed to hold together the less interesting storylines. “This is Where I Leave You” : Give all the credit to Jason Bateman for making “This Is Where I Leave You” work. The scenes where the runners - those who daily travel through the maze to map it - deal with massive sliding doors is not for anyone who gets uncomfortable in tight confines. Ball has also done a good job creating the world, which comes across as feeling both grand and claustrophobic. The combination of Ball’s direction and the solid performances by the young cast gives the characters some depth. “The Maze Runner” : A group of young captives look for a way out of a giant maze in a film based on the James Dashner young-adult dystopian science fiction novels.ĭirector Wes Ball gets off to a fast start, in part by the way the movie is put together and because the story is so thin there’s no need to spend time explaining why things happen. New DVD releases this week will have you coming and going.
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