“…captures that sense of exploring beyond your narrow world for the first time.”

“…cringe comedy of the highest order.”

“…would grow wearying if it didn’t also have such a wicked sense of humor.”

“…has a snarkiness that makes me suspicious of it as an empathetic exercise.”

“…what happens when improvisation runs out of steam.”

“A tonal disaster.”

“James Franco shows less conviction than his muse, Tommy Wiseau.”

“…has a genuine love for its characters’ foibles, which it rightly regards as clumsy attempts at self-expression.”

“…bears all the markings of the exquisitely observed relationship dramedies that Nicole Holofcener would go on to make.”

“Funny and full of feeling, if somewhat lukewarm compared to Baumbach’s other efforts.”