A caustic, funny, low-budget treat, shot on digital video.
80
TimeRichard Schickel
TimeRichard Schickel
Everyone in the cast has his or her solo, and all rise brilliantly to their occasions, notably Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Beals, Mina Badie and a divinely neurotic Jane Adams.
Despite its shortcomings, this smart, caustic movie is easily the most incisive and realistic comedy of manners to emerge from Hollywood in quite a while, and that's saying a lot.
80
Washington PostDesson Thomson
Washington PostDesson Thomson
Although the movie -- falls occasional prey to pretension, it's a classic guilty pleasure.
75
Portland OregonianKim Morgan
Portland OregonianKim Morgan
For all its superfluous and self-conscious moments, the picture is a draining kick.
63
Boston GlobeJay Carr
Boston GlobeJay Carr
Isn't what you'd call a probing film, but it's a slick and savvy one.
50
Washington PostStephen Hunter
Washington PostStephen Hunter
A celebration of the actor's art – but not the dramatist's.
50
Film.comRobert Horton
Film.comRobert Horton
Feels more like a backyard relaxation than a movie.