Review 1:
"MacLaine's Oscar-winning rendering of a controlling shrew is somehow endearing despite and because of her flaws."
Source: Premiere
p.57 04/01/2004
Review 2:
"...Enormously enjoyable....Brooks' dialog is wonderful throughout and all the characters carry off their assignments beautifully..."
Source: Variety
11/23/1983
Review 3:
"...A funny, touching, beautifully acted film....Enormously appealing, thanks to the bright, witty, larger-than-life performances that James Brooks has elicited from his stars..."
Source: New York Times
p.C18 11/23/1983