Review of Mistress America (2015) by Eric B — 14 Sep 2015

Karen for president, and Lola Kirke/Greta Gerwig should be in every movie together.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Eric B on 14 Sep 2015.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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By Linzi S (5) on 11 Jul 2016

Great movie. The storyline flowed and was wonderful to watch. I will be recommending this to my friends. :)…

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Mistress America is not only Noah Baumbach's best (and most underrated) film, it is one of the best films in recent years, in large part thanks…

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It's got a fast pace and screwball spirit, and is the closest thing Baumbach's done to pure comedy since his peerless debut picture 'Kicking…

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Gerwig brings Baumbach's film to life, but she's matched here by Kirke (a scene-stealer from Gone Girl)…

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This short film (less than 90 minutes) starts out entertainingly enough but soon wears out its welcome on the way to an ending suggesting Baumbach…

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