Enjoyed the movie but definitely not what I expected. As a mother I could relate with the main character. It did have some sad moments but so does real life. I would highly recommend it.

Deeply touching, sometimes quite sad, and realistic portrayal of motherhood. Do not read any reviews with spoilers if you want the full effect of the movie.

I have to confess that I had made a huge mistake before I saw this movie, namely, the awareness of the existence of Tully is actually Marlo's (Charliez Theron's) hallucination or imagination. With that surprise gone, this movie doesn't have much remained to entertain me.  Though I tried to be emphatic with Marlo, I couldn't but feel it's just too painful and torturous to be a mother.  While watching, I kept feeling and asking "why did people, like the protagonist, want to be a mother 3 times" ?!  In fact, Marlo herself had mentioned a few times that things deteriorated after 3 pregnancies. All in all, I don't feel that this movie has any magic or charm to appeal to me.

Strange, better first half than second

Cody has constructed an elaborate composition hidden by its countless complementary pieces that each packs a deceivingly potent punch. And even though Reitman is the one bringing her words to life, their partnership has always been solidly attuned.

Jared Mobarak

The Film Stage

A privileged sanctimony clings to this movie that is not fully recognized by its filmmakers: After all, not every distraught new mother can afford a self-help guru.

Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

At its spiky, intermittent best, Tully is the best work Cody has done in the conventional feature format since “Juno.” And yet I’m all over the place on it.

Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune