“A smart, sweet gem of a comedy…”

“There are small mercies here and there, but mostly wryly observed misery.”

“It’s refreshing that Rachel McAdams receives equal attention alongside Will Ferrell…”

“…exists not to score political points, but to call for a renewal of the American political process.”

“…the laughs are plentiful, but there’s also more than a dash of formula.”

“Little riffs of comic genius can be heard amidst the heavy-metal cacophony of This is Spinal Tap…”

“…a work of racial subversion that’s both hilarious and cathartic.”

“Issa Rae deserves a feature comedy way smarter than this.”

“…aims for a very precise tone.”

“…feels like a zany prank being pulled on a dictatorial teacher by the smartest kid in the room.”