Jeff satisfies my personal definition of an average movie almost perfectly. It's genial enough, but painfully slow out of the gates. Segel has some funny moments, Sarandon is excellent in her touching role, but there's just not much too this sucker. You can see right through it. The ending is dramatic, but it feels completely tacked on. Ed Helms and Jason Segel have done vastly superior movies.

An absolutely precious film about how each of us, individually, make our way through our lives, especially after realizing, as adults, just how finite our time is. Dealing with fears, loss, expectations, love, etc is at the root of every character in this film, each going through their own perspective. This film is perfectly cast with the best performances I've seen out of these actors in a long time. It is, perhaps, Jason Segel's best acting ever. Though short, easily predictable and full of strange camera shots, nothing takes away the pure sweetness of the story.… Expand

Jeff is a sweet, thoughtful movie about people grappling with the mean of life -- of their lives specifically. The topic is heavy but the movie is light, and it's quite easy to enjoy watching really good actors (like Susan Sarandon) work their craft of being ordinary people. It's sweet, but it won't make you gag. And I have a strong gag reflex. Enjoy!

Enjoyable movie.
A surprise.
From the trailer i saw looked like a generic comedy but it turn out to be a good drama.
A journey of a man that after losing his dad and inspired by a movie tries to find his destiny

The ultra-talented, Indie darlings, the Duplass brothers ("Badhead," "The Puffy Chair," and "Cyrus") have here what might finally catapult them unto the mainstream scene. In their largest scale film yet, casting big names as Siegel, Helms, Sarandon, and Greer, the brothers create an easy-going, low-key, mumblecore that maintains a naturalistic tone and genuine palatability that doesn't set the viewer's expectations too high or too low; it beats a drum that is methodically modulated and internally contemplative, while possessing a poignant resonance that is more subtle than one might expect. What holds it back, is a beginning that meanders a bit too long, at times irksome, low-fi sound quality, and a message that promotes helplessness in adulthood; the film could benefit from more ardor and drive, both literally and figuratively. However, with the omni-present sense of delight that hangs over this little joy, combined with Seigel's lost, yet optimistic eyes contrasted with his blunderous, man-child mannerisms, Greer's adroit tears, and Sarandon's maternal elegance, "Jeff Who Lives at Home" captures the dysfunctionalities of everyday life and family, and presents it in a way that is neither brazen nor tawdry; its clean, purely funny, unadultered cinema.… Expand

It's not the greatest film by the brother directing camera zooming duo but what is set up as a classic stoner comedy turns into a fantasy fable that touches on the meanings of life and love.

Jeff, who Lives at Home is a low-key comedy that often pays off in unexpected ways. Jason Segel stars as the titular, Signs-obsessed pothead who ventures out into the world with a trivial purpose before taking several detours along the way. The film dutifully follows. Jeff actively looks for messages, perhaps from a higher power, to derive some meaning from his existence. Early on he gets a call from a stranger asking for Kevin, then decides to follow a youth with the name Kevin on his jersey. Etc, etc. Meanwhile Jeff's presumably more responsible but less fun-loving brother Pat (Helms) and his girlfriend Linda (Greer) are unable to communicate. Linda thinks their relationship needs work, while Pat thinks it needs a Porsche. Their mother (Sarandon) wants Jeff to run an errand and ponders a secret admirer at work. Jeff occasionally runs into Pat and helps him follow Linda, who may or may not be carrying on an affair. This is basically what happens, which is to say, not very much. Still the movie manages to entertain, and provides its narrative threads with relatively satisfying conclusions. Save, of course, the too-convenient climax. The performances range from good to great. Segel is amiable, charming in a role that could quickly become agitating. Helms proves similarly memorable, while both Greer and Sarandon turn in oddly touching performances. The film excels at subtly humorous moments stemming from the loosely defined but recognizably human characters. Its directors and writers, the brothers Duplass, are admirable in their unwillingness to adhere to standard comedic and dramatic conventions. They utilize their signature lo-to-no-fi approach with grace; the shaky handheld camera and unnecessary zooms prove a small price to pay. Those who are curious should indeed see this film. Though neither the best of the year nor significantly groundbreaking, it is both enjoyable and genuine, exceedingly rare traits among modern releases.… Expand

A touching independent film, Jason Segel and Ed Helms drive this movie's story on fate and destiny. Jason Segel plays as Jeff, a man who doesn't do much with his life but believes that everything and everyone in the world is connected. As he begins to unravel what he believes is his own destiny he finds that what he does influences not only him but his mother and brother as well. The film is one of the more charming ones that has come out this year, reminding me of works by Jason Reitman who happened to also be a co-producer. While the audience may not be enthralled by the overall lack of comedy found in most of Segel's other movies, "Jeff, Who Lives at Home" has its quirks here and there that make it a fun heartwarming movie to watch and play along with.… Expand

Once starting the movie you'll sort of think you are in for a cliche movie, that is half true but towards the end of the movie, it makes you think again about life it self which gives this movie a great plus, it is quite a motivating and inspiring movie that might change your thinking style in a good way. Recommended.

This movie means well with the message it is putting forth, but unfortunately never rings true. I enjoy Helms and Segel both as actors but here they are given characters that have little to no nuance. Add to that the fact that the story is very contrived and you have a film that id very hard to connect with.

A very nice movie with a nice ensemble of actors. In a very fast techno fused age, it was nice to see someone step back and craft a movie that puts a character like Jeff, into the mix in this funny flick that has heart. I felt the picture had a little bit of something for everyone. Ed Helms reins himself in a bit to play a character that plays well opposite Jason Segel. Susan Sarandon does a great job as well playing the mother of the two polar opposite sons. I enjoyed it very much. A first rate work.… Expand

Really enjoyed watching this, it's a film that brings on a sense of warmth from watching.
The only downside I can think of is how slow going it is, would definitely recommend a watch if you're having a slow day.

Everything here is done with the utmost subtlety and comes full circle in this comedy with heart. However, a dragging pace and a ludicrous, unsatisfying ending serve as reminders that the Brothers Duplass can do better.

A nice movie that generally describes many people who have no clue what to do with their life. But still I think that the story was a little bit too random.

Maybe I'm just a sucker for indie movies but this was cute. It showed just a hard day for a family and inspired hope for the future. I did not like the cinematography of it but during just plain scenes it worked fine. The script was a nice provocation of men who both lead romanticism lives just in very different ways.
Just watch it alone on a Sunday it is a good time fill.