And there are plentiful delights to be found in the eclectic supporting cast, from Wasikowska's fragile love interest, adeptly staying this side of manic pixie dream girl territory, to return appearances from all the principles of «Submarine» (it's impossible to dislike a film in which Paddy Considine essentially plays Doctor Who), to J. Mascis, of all people, as a janitor. (indiewire.com)
In the wrong hands, Indignation might have become a standard exercise in genre conventions, mixing period drama with a dash of Jewish neuroticism and a pinch of manic pixie dream girl. (scene-stealers.com)
Likewise, MacLaine's charming portrayal as the damaged, yet lovable Kubelik would provide the model for manic pixie dream girls for years to come. (pastemagazine.com)