A one-of-a-kind teen movie, which captures that distinctive moment in adolescent life when nostalgia, loss and anxiety begin to populate one's consciousness with ghosts.
– Andrew O'Hehir,
Salon.com,
23 Jul 2011
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With "The Myth of the American Sleepover," first-time writer-director David Robert Mitchell tells a coming-of-age tale with such freshness and such bemused insight it's as if it has never been told before.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jul 2011
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The Myth of the American Sleepover is an indie movie-lover's dream, one of those rare instances where a lack of budget and experience is trumped by heartfelt vision, natural talent and amateur enthusiasm.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
5 Aug 2011
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I remember 15. It was a mess. Mitchell's movie serenely amplifies the mess.
– Wesley Morris,
Boston Globe,
1 Sep 2011
fresh:
There's a lot to like here - not least disarmingly natural performances from the mostly non-professional actors.