‘Fantasy Life’ Expands Nationwide With Warm Early Reviews
Critics say Amanda Peet anchors a quiet, lived-in debut from Matthew Shear.
Overview
- Variety reports the release is expanding to theaters nationwide.
- Matthew Shear wrote, directed, and stars as Sam, a law‑school dropout who takes a nanny job in New York.
- Amanda Peet’s turn as Dianne draws praise for clear, unsentimental emotion.
- Reviews describe a bittersweet look at depression, stalled careers, and tense family ties rather than a broad romantic comedy.
- Critics say the unhurried pace pays off in a sharp family‑dinner set piece, signaling a promising debut for Shear.