Sherrybaby

The film itself is a collection of emotional highs and mostly lows for Gyllenhaal, who elevates it all far above the slim story.

It's the movie for you if you liked the pessimistic street view of Half Nelson.

As an actress, Ms. Gyllenhaal seems to steer clear of any parts that seek to exploit an audience's weakness for conventionally happy endings. Her films are therefore always worth seeing.

The wonder of Sherrybaby is that we can admire Sherry's exuberance and evident love of life -- and the extraordinary actress who portrays her -- without really being sure where she's going.

Gyllenhaal shines in gritty, haunting drug drama.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's performance is wonderful, diving into this character that has barely anything worth sympathizing with...

"Sherrybaby" is an insightful and penetrating drama that never condescends or sentimentalizes its subject. Maggie Gyllenhaal gives a tour de force performance that is not to be missed.

...generally manages to overcome its almost egregiously familiar sensibilities to become an entertaining (yet hopelessly uneven) piece of work.