this feature directorial debut for Hannah Pearl Utt, who co-stars with co-writer Jen Tullock, is a diverting yet awkward mix of farcical elements and earnest feeliness
the multi-hyphenate and her partner Jen Tullock craft the kind of indie offering that doesn't always work anymore, but this strange family comedy is an amusing exception
a lighthearted and engrossing family drama; "Before You Know It" is so entertaining is that it feels very familiar, yet the specificity of the world of the family established here elevates the film into something we haven't seen before
"Before You Know It" is a surefooted debut that promises writing partners Utt and Tullock; this will open a lot of doors for its creators, who have eccentric chops worthy of a place among indie comedy greats like Jenny Slate, and Natasha Lyonne
"Before You Know It" is a refreshing comedy; a story that's not afraid to be silly or tender when the moment calls upon it, while focusing on a hook that's straight out of a studio comedy
"Before You Know It" comes off as pharmaceutical-grade Hallmark Channel, which means that Utt and Tullock take the same familiar elements and end up finding some absolutely hilarious scenes that remind us why we love the movies
by Norman Gidney [Film Threat ]
