It is easily the finest American comedy since David O. Russell's "Flirting With Disaster," another road movie that never ran out of poignantly funny surprises.
88
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Betty moves into Coen Brothers territory, a land so unreal that horrific behavior wrings laughter from a disbelieving audience.
83
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
It's a nicely tart gulp of grown-up wit and cynicism -- with, for a change, a cherry on top.
75
New York PostJonathan Foreman
New York PostJonathan Foreman
This oddly cheerful, decreasingly dark comedy actually works and can boast some of the most enjoyable performances of the year.
75
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
A black comedy that features Renee Zellweger as the most adorable psychiatric-trauma victim ever.
63
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
Observing Zellweger as she dispenses her brand of movie magic definitely is good for what ails you.