He brought a certain subtly and soul to a very tricky role. (flickfilosopher.com)
The dynamic between Gerwig and Sumner (terrific in a tonally tricky role) becomes almost unbearably poignant in a late scene between the two at Vassar. (film.avclub.com)
Running through the usual suspects, he dismisses the possibility of a Meryl Streep victory, but thinks it «might be» Sally Hawkins in «Happy - Go - Lucky,» saying it's a «devilishly tricky role, and she was brilliant.» (incontention.com)