“A goggling miserabilism defines Beanpole…”

“…a muted deconstruction of the Bonnie-and-Clyde narrative.”

“…a testament to what talented actors can do with material that might otherwise be stifling.”

“Anna Paquin offers one of the more indelible portraits of late adolescence put on screen.”

“…appears to have been made from rotten cotton candy.”

“Pfeiffer is like a nightclub singer the catwoman dragged in…”

“…works because of the way Allen gazes at Bridges, as if his mystery is her answer.”

“…seems to suggest that a touch of sin is all humanity needs to descend into a downward spiral.”

“…an intimate portrait of faith as a struggle, even for those at the very top.”

“Zellweger is unrecognizable, in appearance and level of conviction.”