the distinct rhythm of this honest and moving film allow "Babyteeth" to naturally contract as it pushes towards the ending. It's something of a tiny miracle that Murphy and Klanejais find a way to tell this story in a way that doesn't become schematic
Murphy has marked herself as one to watch for sprightly direction and storytelling that doesn't feel the need to spell out every plot progression. And Scanlen has confirmed her status as one of the most promising young actors on either side of the world
emotional compromise finally begets an overwhelming torrent of feeling in "Babyteeth", a wickedly perverse and, in time, intensely moving variation on familiar coming-of-age themes that marks an arresting feature debut for both director Shannon Murphy
a remarkably accomplished debut by Australian director Shannon Murphy; deeply moving, at times hilarious; It's quirky, with a whip-smart script, and pulled off the double-whammy of making me, and everyone around me, laugh and then cry
a fantastic feature directorial debut; A stellar feature debut packed with poignant performances, the beautiful, bittersweet "Babyteeth" announces Shannon Murphy as an up-and-coming director who deserves our full attention
"Babyteeth" takes a maddening route to a satisfying destination; this movie about coming of age, loving and letting go with real confidence, promising more mature work down the track from the director, who is next signed up for Season 3 of "Killing Eve"
