It helps that Dahl Hansen turns in such a naturalistic and lovely performance as the youngster who has so smitten the douchey American. (maddwolf.com)
I'm still shocked that not a single awards body back in 2007 recognized the subdued and lovely performances by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in Once. (thefilmexperience.net)
There can be something sweet and even radiant about Sonia's hopefulness (as in Brooke Smith's lovely performance in Louis Malle's film Vanya on 42nd Street); but there is certainly something deeply sad about her resignation to incomprehension, to the failure of understanding, on this side of the grave. (firstthings.com)