Dan in Real Life

"So despite the naturalistic acting from the extended family, the quaint holiday house location, and the inoffensive humour, Dan In Real Life is let down by a central conceit that is not believable. What does the glamorous Marie see in the rather desperate (albeit sweet) Dan? I have no idea, and would welcome suggestions."

"Deftly interlaces heart and humor in a witty, warm and well-observed comedy about the unexpected and inconvenient blooming of romance at the weekend gathering of an extended family."

"Dan in Real Life is neither wildly farcical nor mockingly cruel, but rather, for the most part, winningly gentle and observant."

"Carell shows a whole new side to his talents."

"A smart, sweet, and thoroughly disarming ensemble comedy that isn't afraid to wear its humanism on its sleeve."

"Binoche brings a touch of class and maturity to the film, even if she does occasionally look surprised to be there, but it's the whole ensemble, including veterans such as Wiest and Mahoney, who, with Carell, make this an enjoyable and amusing watch."

"This low-key little indy manages to slowly charm you into submission with its pared back and oftentimes hilarious dissection of family life and relationships."

"A small but sweetly formed comedy of romantic misfortune that can?t quite keep Hollywood at bay."