Review of Mistress America (2015) by Kevin B — 02 Dec 2016

Another quirky Gem by Noah Baumbach with Greta Gerwig leading the way.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Kevin B on 02 Dec 2016.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ching T (50) on 16 Jul 2016

Greta Gerwig's quirky adorable brand here was beyond irritating in this film…

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By Nicki M (953) on 13 Jun 2016

I want to know wtf is wrong with this movie…

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I realize that watching a 20-something hipster have a quarter life meltdown for two hours might be entertaining for some, but I still cannot…

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By Geewah (593) on 30 Jan 2021

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Il messaggio alla base del film è molto intelligente e moderno e traspira dai dialoghi ben studiati dei personaggi…

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By John935 (47) on 28 May 2016

Ok, so I give this a 7, meaning not the greatest thing since French toast but I like it, I really like it…

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By A.d. O (421) on 13 Aug 2016

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By Arth J (756) on 01 Feb 2018

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By Pawan N (1) on 31 Jan 2018

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