"[Four stars] Evergreen marks [Zentelis'] impressively understated debut."

- Baltimore Sun

"...it's virtually impossible to watch the movie and not be moved...Evergreen is a calm eye in the aftermath of a hurricane of summer movies. It doesn't have lots of stars or a big budget. It wasn't written by committee or rewritten by test screenings. It's a brave statement by a talented new filmmaker, brought to life by a wonderful cast. And it deserves your attention."

- Washington D.C. Journal

"How refreshing to see characters in a movie deal with objects that have some real weight...Zentelis creates a series of almost painting-like images...Evergreen also boasts an evocative soundtrack by John Stirratt and Pat Sansone...adding to the film's appeal are thoughtful, melodic tunes by critically acclaimed Mendoza Line..."

- San Francisco Oakland Tribune

"a compassionate slice of Pacific Northwest life..."

- Village Voice

"Told with a tender vigor, the film explores relationships on a number of levels.... As written and directed by Enid Zentelis, Evergreen is a buoyant film, packed with everyday wisdom and propelled by the sympathetic lead performance of Addie Land.... The supporting performances are remarkable, including a vulnerable turn by Mary Kay Place as an agoraphobic suburbanite and an endearing portrayal by Gary Farmer as a Native-American casino worker."

- Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter

"[Addie Land] is terrific, giving a very natural, touching performance in the film's central role--her first time on screen. Remember her name."

- Moira McDonald, Seattle Times

"Evergreen celebrates two exciting debuts, that of Enid Zentelis, a writer/director whose poignant, honest storytelling ability captures the essence of a young woman facing life's challenges, and of Addie Land, the talented actress who portrays her. ... The film portrays a multigenerational quest for dignity in a world that would rather look away--but Evergreen won't let you."

- John Cooper, Sundance Film Festival