Review of I Smile Back (2015) by Facebook U — 15 Apr 2016

While sometimes painful to watch, "I Smile Back" is nevertheless compelling for its breakthrough dramatic performance by Sarah Silverman as an upscale housewife whose life is slipping away from her, partly due to circumstances and partly due to her own making.

Some elements of the narrative don't feel fully fleshed out, but then maybe that's the point -- Sliding over the edge isn't something we always understand or for which we can pinpoint a definitive cause.

Still, despite these shortcomings, the film is a tremendous showcase for an actress who has a lot more in the tank than she's typically been given credit for.