this exceedingly modest tale of a Spanish-language instructor and pupil who meet online becomes more genially engaging as it goes along; "Language Lessons" is nonetheless distinctive enough to make a certain impression and perhaps even stay in the mind
there's care in the way they look out for each other's well-being. And there's love in the way they are with each other; Language Lessons is such a beautiful story. It tears away at social convention and paints a raw picture of what it means to be human
slender but sweet; this is a heartfelt story about unexpected bonds being satisfying entertainment on its own modest terms; "Language Lessons" is a small-scale debut but one graced with charm and genuine heart
Morales and Duplass are both appealing enough that their charm shines through in even this seemingly limited format; Natalie Morales makes her feature directorial debut with a pandemic-made film that actually does something fresh with the Zoom format
a smart and moving crowd pleaser, with chemistry so potent you'll need to be wearing a hazmat suit to watch it. A perfect evocation of love in the time of Covid
a confident, spirited filmmaking debut for Natalie Morales, "Language Lessons" switch-foots nimbly between tones light and dark, accented by terrific performances from Morales and Mark Duplass
a charming small-scale production made to be viewed on a laptop screen, "Language Lessons" is still an admirable feat, successfully highlighting the importance of emotional connections above anything else
"Language Lessons" portrays a thoughtful, meaningful friendship; Poignant, funny, and emotionally resonant, "Language Lessons" organically develops a heartfelt friendship while its cast exudes warmth and charisma
"Language Lessons" is a wonderful testament to our ability to bond with other humans, despite all obstacles that seek to leave us in isolation; Morales and Duplass make a great team; It's a heartwarming film that deserves any and all praise it receives
"Language Lessons" has a simple look and feel, befitting the simple yet warm story being told; Mark Duplass and Natalie Morales become one of the more enjoyable screen pairings of the year so far, birthing a friendship you don’t want to see end