Jesteadt said that nevertheless, the title will play well to the dedicated art house crowd, noting that fans of Sony Classics» 2007 animated feature Persepolis ($ 4.44 M domestic gross) are a natural audience for the film. (deadline.com)
By any measure it's a success, and it represents a chance for Gerwig to become a prominent director in Hollywood, or at least elevate her status among the more rarefied art house crowd. (awardsdaily.com)
Not only does it appeal to the hipster art house crowd that follows Spike Jonze, but it captures the feeling of child - like wonder and the emotional journey that the movie looks to encompass. (filmjunk.com)