Jeff, Who Lives At Home

A film that succeeds despite itself. Watching the early scenes, most viewers will probably feel a lot of skepticism about what they’re seeing; the characters are a little too broadly drawn, there's a very self-conscious ‘indie film’ feel to the proceedings, and the dreaded ‘shaky-cam’ look holds sway too much of the time. But eventually, some exceptional storytelling shines through and builds the film up to its climax, where it ultimately becomes a richly satisfying viewing experience.