‘Place to Be’ Review: Ellen Burstyn Shines in Tender Road Trip Comedy

Director Kornél Mundruczó presents Place to Be at the Venice Film Festival, a small-scale late-life drama featuring a road trip adventure. While some reviews describe the film as a surprising and tender comedy, others characterize the production as a simple and lackluster affair. Despite differing views on the overall narrative, critics agree that Ellen Burstyn delivers a radiant and luminous performance, ensuring the film remains watchable through her presence in this old-age story.