I'll See You in My Dreams 1951

Kyle Smith, New York Post: A polished piece of entertainment. Read more

Lou Lumenick, New York Post: Danner shines in scene after scene. Read more

Rex Reed, New York Observer: The tender magnetism of Blythe Danner turns an intelligent, sensitive story of love among the not so young into a work of art. Read more

Justin Chang, Variety: Blythe Danner gives a deeply felt performance as a widow slowly embracing the challenges of old age in this pleasant romantic dramedy. Read more

Keith Uhlich, AV Club: Elliott and Danner fare best together, mainly because of their swoon-worthy chemistry; it's surprising that they've never worked together before this. Read more

Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: "I'll See You in My Dreams" is a remarkably pleasant experience at the movies. Read more

Ty Burr, Boston Globe: "I'll See You in My Dreams" may be the first movie since 1974's "Lovin' Molly" to put Danner at its center; the results are a minor revelation and a reminder of where the real acting talent in this family lies. Read more

Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader: A nuanced lead performance by Blythe Danner anchors this better-than-average entry in the growing subgenre of light dramas about Baby Boomers learning to enjoy retirement. Read more

Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune: The actors are terrific. It's too bad, though, that co-writer, editor and director Brett Haley settles for so little. Read more

Patrick Dunn, Detroit News: A touching, funny and thoughtful film that trades in honesty rather than artifice. Read more

Joe McGovern, Entertainment Weekly: The breezy, tender moments between Blythe Danner and Sam Elliott, two great unsung troupers of American acting for 40 years, would make for a blissful short film. Read more

Leslie Felperin, Hollywood Reporter: Blythe Danner lands her best screen role in years as a retired widow who decides to dip a tentative toe into the dating pool in indie comedy I'll See You in My Dreams. Read more

Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: What "I'll See You" does particularly well is get at how any relationship - whatever your age - comes with a limited, rather than a lifetime, warranty. Read more

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press: Writer-director Brett Haley hasn't done anything revolutionary with this refined, sweet film, but the world he creates feels authentic and comfortably lived in. Read more

Katherine Pushkar, New York Daily News: The movie is by turns a romance, a chick flick, a coming-of-age film and even a stoner movie. There's something for everyone, with the possible exception of cretins who don't appreciate great writing, casting, directing and especially acting. Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: A modest, quietly touching portrait of an older woman radiantly embodied by Blythe Danner. Read more

Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: I'll See You in My Dreams is delicate and nuanced, with writing that rejects, or at least reshapes, the cliches of movies about people facing the glare of their sunset years. Read more

John Hartl, Seattle Times: [Danner is] clearly having a ball with this character. Read more

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: By keeping sentimentality out, "I'll See You in My Dreams" leaves space for real emotion. Read more

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune: The film has a fresh tone and free-floating original storytelling. Nobody is as predictable as they first appear. Read more

Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "I'll See You in My Dreams" is at once funny and poignant - and not just for moviegoers of a certain age. Read more

Nathalie Atkinson, Globe and Mail: The film cleverly uses the conventions more typical of romantic comedies several decades its junior ... Read more

Linda Barnard, Toronto Star: Haley allows Danner to be exquisite as Carol, never rushing while allowing the actress to explore every nuance of her character. We casually fall in step with her, grateful to be there. Read more

Inkoo Kang, TheWrap: A far cry from the Nancy Meyers rom-com promised by its trailer, Brett Haley's directorial debut is a poignant if slight drama elevated by its impressive candor and by Blythe Danner's radiant performance. Read more

Trevor Johnston, Time Out: Avoids the obvious, delivering a bittersweet observational drama which pulls the heartstrings. Read more

Liz Braun, Toronto Sun: Danner is probably the main reason to see the movie, and her screen presence is impressive; she's an actor who manages to bring gravitas to any role, and that includes her work in goofy things like Ben Stiller's Meet the Parents series. Read more

Stephanie Zacharek, Village Voice: It's hopeful and realistic in equal measure, and it's anchored by a quietly resplendent performance from Danner, who brings a featherduster touch to everything she does. Read more

Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture: There are three reasons to see I'll See You in My Dreams. Blythe Danner is Reason No. 1. She also happens to be Reasons Nos. 2 and 3. Read more

Stephanie Merry, Washington Post: The drama serves as a pleasant reminder that no matter how old we get, we never really become experts at life. And who would want to? The fumbling is often the most interesting part. Read more

Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal: Carol's life is often good, but Ms. Danner makes her loneliness palpable. Read more