"A veritable treat! Keeps us smiling! Frances McDormand is pitch-perfect. Played perfectly by Amy Adams. Their performances and winning chemistry are the heart and soul of this screwball comedy."
"Buoyant! It doesn't waste a moment! Charm emanates from Amy Adams like a perfume. The particular screwball magic she commands . . .hasn't been this intense since the heyday of Jean Arthur. Perfect casting."
"Full of smarts, romance and bygone charm! Absurdly loveable!"
"A crowd-pleaser! Amy Adams and Frances McDormand are delightful."
"A buoyantly bubbly treat! Splendidly clever! Frances McDormand and Amy Adams are perfectly matched. Witty and zippy."
"Enchanting! 3.5 stars! Frances McDormand is perfection. She and Amy Adams blend wonderfully together."
"An engaging romantic comedy! Amy Adams is a paragon of originality. She's marvelous."
"Achieves the rare feat of balancing romantic comedy with genuine emotion! 3.5 stars! The cast sparkles. Amy Adams shines. A bittersweet fairy tale for our own time."
"An exuberant fairy tale! Grade A-! If you're in need of a midwinter pick-me-up, spend an afternoon with Frances McDormand and Amy Adams. They are marvelous!"
"4 stars! Delicious! Miss Pettigrew is frothy and fast-paced. A sweet trifle! Amy Adams is enchanting and perfectly cast!"
"4 stars! A sweet and funny fairy tale! 'Miss Pettigrew' shimmers! Amy Adams and Frances McDormand make excellent partners!"
"Winsome! Screwball comedy at its best! Frances McDormand is a delight. You owe it to yourself to open up and be charmed."
"A bright slice of comic delight! 3.5 stars! A carefully calibrated whirligig spinning off sparks of hilarity. Frances McDormand and Amy Adams make a glorious double act."
"4 stars! A fizzy, sophisticated comedy! Frances McDormand is remarkable. Delightful."
"A delightful champagne cocktail of a comedy! Amy Adams is having a blast. Frances McDormand gives the film genuine heart and soul. 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' is just what the doctor ordered."
"Pure romantic fantasy! Amy Adams and Frances McDormand make a great pair. Bharat Nalluri directs with a light touch and a great eye for costumes and sets, which are gorgeous."
"Adorable!"
"Delightful! Amy Adams again enchants!"
"A laugh filled romp! It will fill you with smiles! 3.5 stars! Smart, witty writing and fine performances all around. Amy Adams in a role she was born to play. Frances McDormand is in fine form. An entirely charming film."
"A charming Cinderella story! Truly satisfies!"
"Jolly good fun! Frances McDormand sparkles. Amy Adams is a combination of the sporting Ginger Rogers and sultry Rita Hayworth."
"4 stars! Delightful and Immensely satisfying! Provides plenty of smiles! Frances McDormand and Amy Adams are outstanding!"
"The best romantic comedy so far this year! Exuberantly entertaining! 5 stars! Frances McDormand is hilarious. Amy Adams is an abundant talent. She has a flair for sophisticated humor."
"A jolly romp! Fun, sweetness and romance! Amy Adams is one of the best reasons to go to the movies. She sparkles like a rhinestone. Flirting, giggling, and singing her way into our hearts."
"One delightful night at the movies! Amy Adams bursts off the screen. The frothy force of nature just sweeps us off her feet. Frances McDormand lights up her scenes."
"Frances McDormand is terrific! Amy Adams is a star on the rise!"
"What a day it is! 3.5 stars! Frances McDormand is amazing. Played without flaw by ‘Enchanted’ star Amy Adams. Two of the finest performances by skilled actresses so far this year."
"Hilarity is guaranteed! It might just help you get through your day!"
"A pleasurable ride! So much fun! Amy Adams is a delight!"
"A blissfully entertaining madcap comedy with a lot of heart! Amy Adams is irresistible! Frances McDormand is terrific! Delightful, charming & very funny!"
"Infectious! You will love it!"
"Sweet and clever and wickedly funny! Amy Adams gives a perfect performance! Lee Pace is one to watch! A delight in every way!"
"Romantic & charming in every possible way!"