But even this - this mildly outrageous, miniature comic gold mine - the movie manages to screw up. (sfgate.com)
but when you can work such comic gold from deep pain and surprise regularly with dramatic depth (Kristen Wiig) or when you're a completely singular star who is endlessly watchable (Greta Gerwig) shouldn't you be able to win prizes? (thefilmexperience.net)
Little Boxes mines subtle comic gold from the misunderstandings of wine - swilling faculty burnouts, cool - crazed fifth - grade girls and the accidental exoticism of an NYC family thrust from its comfort zone. (timeout.com)