Then She Found Me

"What's up with Helen Hunt? Pale and bony, she looks like she hasn't eaten in weeks. Perhaps the stress of juggling roles for her directorial and co-writing debut took its toll. Still, the end result is a mostly well-observed rom-com that is better than its so-so looking trailer would suggest."

"A bizarre, overcooked broth that combines a broad sitcom style (the banter goes rat-tat-tat like a steam drill) with a preposterous succession of plot complications, plus solemn questions of identity, adoption and the nature of happiness."

"A smart, subtle and seriously funny dramedy bound to find favor with sophisticated auds."

"While this isn't a perfect directing debut from Hunt, Then She Found Me shows that the actress has promise as a director keen to capture real moments and emotions."

"There's something about Hunt's put-upon persona that grates, and it would be nice to see her for once in a role that doesn't call on her to be so angry, short-tempered and disappointed all the time...Still, all in all, Then She Found Me is a warm, entertaining and well-made little movie and an auspicious debut for Hunt the director."

"It sounds generic, but what lifts Then She Found Me clear of the cliches is some uncommonly smart writing, committed characterisations and actor-friendly direction."

"Forget over-hyped city-sex and films about multiple frocks, hunt down this gem of a movie and discover one of the year's best."