Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach reteam for Mistress America, a fizzy screwball comedy for the Millennial set.
There must be something in the New York water these days.
More Howard Hawks than Lena Dunham,Mistress Americais a screwball comedy for the Instagram era.
An effervescent one, too.
To enjoyMistress America, you have to understand its central enigma.
Ten to 12 years younger.
that stole her fiance and moved out into the fortified mansions of Connecticuts suburbs.
And were the better for it.
Simultaneously of this moment and of a comedic form from times gone by,Mistress Americais persuasively hilarious.
Rating:
4 out of 5
