Report Card---"The Land Of Steady Habits"

"The Land Of Steady Habits" is a very well-crafted film about contemporary suburbia, marriages having broken up, and young adult drug abuse.

On to the scoring.

Is it interesting?

Very.
A+.

Compelling even?

Often.
A.

Is it good storytelling?

Excellent.
A+.

Is it well written?

Extremely.  It's written by and directed by Nicole Holofcener.  As I indicated in my Report Card of
"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Nicole Holofcener is one swell writer.  This is more than anything else, a written movie.
A+.

Is it well cast? Well played?

Extremely.  Ben Mendelsohn is terrific, Edie Falco is great.  Great casting up and down the line.
A+.

Well shot?

Very.
A.

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

I think she is developing one.  It was very well directed.
A.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

Immediately.  The present.  Westport Connecticut.
A.

Is it too long? Too short?

Perfect.
A+.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

Yes, and yes. Extremely.
A+.

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Is it predictable?

No.
A+.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Yes.
A.

Is it funny?

Often.

A.
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Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

Yes.  I think so.
A.

Is it impressive?

Very.
A+.

Overall grade: A.

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