Armed with considerable charm and a withering wit, Patrick proves the Melrose poison is the hardest habit to break. (sho.com)
Lowell's considerable charm goes a long way toward filling in the gaps and the story's emphasis on self - discovery over romantic couplings supplies enough interest to sustain the brisk 80 - minute running time. (rottentomatoes.com)
A major flaw in the film, despite Emma Stone's great screen presence, is that the character of Olive is poorly characterised and her change from confident young outcast to attention - seeking vixen is disarming and, unfortunately, takes away from the film's considerable charm in other departments. (filmireland.net)