Catherine Called Birdy

The casting of Bella Ramsey, who is best known for her scene-stealing turn as the self-possessed Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, is genius because she brings that firecracker energy to a role that demands nothing less.

Catherine Called Birdy establishes Dunham as a continued creative force...

Lena Dunham brings her unique style and approach to a period piece in "Catherine Called Birdy." and she comes away with an affecting coming-of-age story.

Dunham keeps the didacticism light until it’s time to sharpen her spear; it matters that it’s a movie with few villains except the society in which the characters live and those most invested in upholding it.

... [A] quite marvelous medieval comedy worthy of both its beloved source material and sure-to-be-repeat viewing.

Lena Dunham’s directorial romp through medieval England’s child-marriage scene is largely a winner, thanks in large part to a rambunctious performance from young Bella Ramsey in the title role.

A charming adaptation of a beloved young adult book.

Dunham delivers the most polished and confident feature of the four she has made so far.

Funny, fresh and well acted, Catherine Called Birdy is a joyous and cute flick that conveys themes of feminism and has a blast in the process.

This story seems to me to be like a cross between 'Tom Jones' (1963) and the Jane Austen story, 'Emma.' Comedy is hard, but writer-director Lena Dunham has the knack. The screenplay she wrote is very clever, with a lot of unexpected plot twists.