Superbly acted, movingly written, and directed with a tough-minded lyricism rarely found in today's films. A summer movie to love.
90
NewsweekDavid Ansen
NewsweekDavid Ansen
Press and Blunt are major discoveries: in this sly and wonderfully atmospheric gem, they conjure up the role-playing raptures of youth with perfect poetic pitch.
Some of the metaphors are a bit too literal but the director largely succeeds with his story and the surprises are convincing. Best of all the film has a terrific sense of humor and the young actresses exploit it delightfully.
80
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
Pawlikowski's off-balance compositions and affection for odd close-ups suggest the influence of Wong Kar-Wai, but the film's low-key observational spirit owes as much to Mike Leigh.