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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Written and directed with quirky charm by Marleen Gorris. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Gorris has fashioned a rare and wonderful world capable of provoking both laughter and tears -- sometimes at the same time. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Even if [Gorris] is too optimistic, I am glad her movie made me feel hopeful and cheerful. Read more
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle: Antonia is obviously our point person here, but she's such a sour pickle that you never get to ease into her story. Read more