We all likely know someone like Wanda, which makes I’ll Be Right There an enjoyable, intelligent character study.

| Apr 7, 2025

Having a riveting performer such Falco as the focus elevates the movie and prevents it from going off the rails.

| Original Score: B- | Oct 28, 2024

An engaging family dramedy about a parent finding her identity when her children have grown up.

| Original Score: B | Oct 9, 2024

A charming character study about a mother's bottomless love, which is both beautiful and pathological...a fantastic showcase for Falco.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 7, 2024

“I’ll Be Right There” has a simplistic charm to its mild story. The heart and soul of this movie is Falco, who you connect with from the start.

| Original Score: B- | Oct 5, 2024

[Falco] is a welcome addition to any production, but here in particular she seems to be so entirely in her element, so completely aware of who Wanda is, what drives her and distracts her...

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 3, 2024

It’s rich material, and the eminently watchable Edie Falco is surrounded by a terrific cast; what this ensemble needed was a better script.

| Oct 3, 2024

I’ll Be Right There deftly captures Wanda’s journey to seek happiness for herself, which may be her greatest challenge yet.

| Oct 2, 2024

All the ingredients are here: solid acting, a few laugh-out-loud moments counterbalanced by several poignant ones, and an inspirational ending.

| Oct 1, 2024

Since this is an actor-driven film, the flat visuals and standard formal approach would be fine if it weren’t for a distracting score that feels like iMovie temp music titled Indie Dramedy.

| Sep 30, 2024

Given the talent involved one wishes there might have been a bit more friction.

| Sep 28, 2024

It’s really the first time that I’ve seen this [mother/child super close] relationship portrayed in a way where it's like ‘this can be a mother’s choice and a child’s choice that doesn’t have to be negative.’ That can be a positive, loving choice.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 23, 2024

Say Edie Falco three times and you will get movie entertainment.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Sep 22, 2024

[Director Brendan Walsh] keeps everything very contained but also simmering... A really excellent indie film.

| Sep 17, 2024

I'll Be Right There is a likeable, well-written comedy about family, but it lets its themes of messiness devolve into a disheveled plot structure.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 13, 2024

I’ll Be Right There never overplays its hand and becomes schmaltzy. It showcases family drama and how, within that drama, there can be something to laugh and feel good about.”

| Sep 13, 2024

I’ll Be Right There is a pretty conventional film in terms of its story, but it overcomes this thanks to its unique perspective and representation, along with its incredible performances.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 13, 2024

The screenplay doesn't judge Wanda too harshly for her choices, but the movie does serve as a cautionary tale for helicopter mothers.

| Sep 10, 2024

I'll Be Right There has neurotic characters and a meandering storyline that can be frustrating and funny. Edie Falco's performance improves this comedy/drama that can inspire debate about family loyalty versus co-dependency.

| Sep 10, 2024

If at first Wanda appears to be a doormat, guess again as “I’ll Be Right There” has something refreshingly different to say, albeit with sitcom style execution.

| Original Score: B- | Sep 10, 2024