Review of Mistress America (2015) by Michelle A — 03 Sep 2015

I kinda miss when Noah Baumbach movies were depressing dramas disguised as comedies.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Michelle A on 03 Sep 2015.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Film Inquiry (1,269) on 10 Oct 2017

Mistress America doesn't fully succeed with what it sets out to do - renewing a tired comedy sub-genre for a new and more cynical generation…

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By Arth J (756) on 01 Feb 2018

Mistress America is smartly written, blending funny dialogues with coming-of-age drama that translates the messiness of life - bringing out…

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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 Brad S (2,657) on 10 Jan 2017

1st of two Baumbach's that I saw back to back. Once again it is talky and interesting for no particular reason. Charming…

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By Peter F (998) on 15 Jul 2016

Yes, Noah Baumbach is releasing a second film this year, but fortunately it's much more of a delight than the underwhelming While We're Young…

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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 Felipe F (595) on 01 Feb 2018

Mistress America is smartly written, blending funny dialogues with coming-of-age drama that translates the messiness of life - bringing out…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 25 Nov 2021

This is a film that might either bore and/or irritate you or that you like, for its understated optimism and laidback side to it…

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By Drblahblah (64) on 01 May 2017

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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By Jerry M (80) on 23 Aug 2016

Noah Baumbach directs yet another aimless and boring coming of age privileged New York hipster movie populated with annoying, whiny, unlikable,…

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