Greta Gerwig is one of the most adorable actresses out there, and a good part of this film’s appeal is just watching her do her thing. But this film also has a pleasing and satisfying story, pretty decent dialog and character development, good casting, a good score, and a few laughs. Plus it has a satisfying ending, and I never found found the film cloying or insulting. It might even be described as a poor man’s Next Stop, Wonderland. Given the current tendency of this particular genera (single women unable to find love) toward existential angst and insipidness, Lola Versus is a very refreshing change.

I recommend it.