This is a rather ordinary yet familiar story of a dysfunctional family, or rather families. All the characters are flawed in one way or another. None are especially likeable nor attract much sympathy. The movie is is from the book of the same name, and follows a narrative that seems prominent in US literature (The first world travails of wealthy Americans in suburbia). There is no deep plot, nor some thrilling reveal - it's pretty much ordinary life. Nonetheless, it's a compelling watch, probably because we recognise ourselves in some of the characters. The cast make a good fist of their roles, and all characters seem real-life and believable.
Review of The Land of Steady Habits
