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September 14, 2012

At the Movies: Actress shines in ‘Hello I Must Be Going'

By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic

Melanie Lynskey is the kind of character actress you're always happy to see. Whether it's been in “Away We Go,” ‘'Win Win,” ‘'Up in the Air” or even something frothy like “Sweet Home Alabama,” you know she'll offer a performance that feels accessible, unexpected and true.

Hello I Must Be Going

Director: Todd Louiso

Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Abbott, Blythe Danner

Rating: R

Running time: 95 minutes

After years of strong supporting work, she steps into a lead role effortlessly in the intimate dramedy “Hello I Must Be Going” as a recent divorcee who finds herself unemployed, depressed and living with her parents in the cushy suburb of Westport, Conn.


 
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