Review of Mistress America (2015) by Peter C — 11 Nov 2015

These quirky comedy's from Baumbach are always enjoyable.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Peter C on 11 Nov 2015.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Yuri B (269) on 13 Mar 2017

This was a very interesting... Greta Gerwig is very underrated as an actress in my opinion…

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By John D (2,323) on 16 May 2016

Why do I dislike all movies critics like Cuz I dislike that sad this wasn't that bad just could a been better…

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By Nicki M (953) on 13 Jun 2016

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This movie is like spending an hour and a half with women who aren't nearly as charming as they they think they are, just because they have…

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Your tragedy is your armor…

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Near the end, the story becomes central in a moral quandary that Baumbach and Gerwig are smart enough not to resolve with a tidy answer…

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