Anthony Le’s review published on Letterboxd:
Part of A Film A Day
Acting/Performances: 79/100
Cinematography: 72/100
Storyline: 66/100
Screenplay: 81/100
Soundtrack: 88/100
Entertainment Value: 72/100
Average Score: 76/100
The debate whether to give Terri 4 stars or 3.5 was a tough one. While it may be an accurate showcase of social anxiety, and the pursuit to fit in, the film never reaches any heights on an emotional level. Throughout the film, it gets increasingly harder to feel sympathetic towards the characters (much like Greenberg). Subsequently, because of this loss of connection, the film's quality is deteriorated so much more; as the films begs for you to relate with Terri. But, saying this, though the story is generic, Azazel Jacobs provides a sort of energy which keeps the film going. Through the use of his young actors, he's able to create a worthwhile story; one that though unrealistic, seems to entertain most of its runtime. Furthermore, though Jacob Wysocki is dynamite in the lead, John C. Reily feels extremely underused; his character nothing more than a small piece in a puzzle.