Review of Mistress America (2015) by Benjamin H — 06 Sep 2015

A hilarious and emotional story with strong performances all around. Gerwig and Baumbach continue to bring out the best in each other.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Benjamin H on 06 Sep 2015.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eleanor Ringel Cater (614) for Saporta Report (Atlanta) (228) on 26 Jun 2017

Like its protagonist - [Mistress America] is all set-up, no follow-through…

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By Kathy Fennessy (88) for The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (891) on 20 Aug 2017

Even if [Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig's] latest project together feels like an afterthought when compared to Greenberg and Frances Ha, it's…

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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 Marjon O (84) on 08 Jul 2016

Pretentious and over the top acting at times, this film was both sweet and dreadful at the same time…

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By Robert S (1,498) on 27 Mar 2017

Noah Baumbach's knack for crafting imperfect characters makes for a delightfully punchy screwball comedy in Mistress America…

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By Greg D (618) on 21 Jul 2016

Hip cool and trendy but dull. a student has her life upside down when she meets her soon to be step sister…

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By Pawan N (1) on 31 Jan 2018

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