Wayne Roberts is sympathetic to the plight he's chosen for the protagonist, his film never burrows deep enough under her skin to make the string of miserable scenarios connect in a meaningful way
remarkable performances by Olivia Cooke and Christopher Abbott; Katie isn't an easy watch, to be sure, but it’s very well executed and deeply felt. And it's always a joy to see a film where the director is so obviously in love with his lead character
Olivia Cooke is exceptional as Katie; but...everything Roberts wants to convey is obtrusively front and center, leaving little room for the viewer to have any interpretation for themselves
a luminous, heartbreaking performance from Olivia Cooke shines through every frame of "Katie Says Goodbye"; A plaintive character study with a big heart, it has the emotional kick to connect with an audience hungry for distinctive American indie features
