The Land of Steady Habits

Netflix | Release Date: September 14, 2018

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Ratings

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MLisAug 24, 2020

For a movie clearly aiming to be a 'slice of life' vignette, the situations are routinely implausible enough to make the viewer bristle at the suggestion they should represent anything realistic. Add to this a cast of characters who areFor a movie clearly aiming to be a 'slice of life' vignette, the situations are routinely implausible enough to make the viewer bristle at the suggestion they should represent anything realistic. Add to this a cast of characters who are largely unsympathetic, out-of-touch, selfish, ageist (going both ways) and a bit dumb, and it adds up to have a viewing experience of which I honestly can't understand the appeal.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantSep 16, 2018

Despite a slight tendency to meander at times, this atmospheric look at the illusion of life in suburbia and the supposed joy that comes from living a life of routine and conformity skewers many widely held misconceptions about what it takesDespite a slight tendency to meander at times, this atmospheric look at the illusion of life in suburbia and the supposed joy that comes from living a life of routine and conformity skewers many widely held misconceptions about what it takes to be and stay happy. When a divorced middle-aged man looks for the contentment he didn't find in marriage, he's confronted with the challenge of figuring out what that entails, especially when it comes to his quest for trying to be a better person. This sometimes-humorous, sometimes-melancholic exploration features excellent performances and characters who are probably more real than most of us might feel comfortable looking at. Director Nicole Holofcener again proves that she's one of the most insightful filmmakers in the business today, delivering yet another fine offering in her excellent repertoire.… Expand