"In her film debut, [writer-director Ally Pankiw] delivers a full and fulfilling narrative arc that is anchored by a surprisingly complex performance from Sennott." - Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
"Pankiw and Sennott bring Sam’s story to life with an inventive yet sensitive approach, creating a sympathetic portrait of someone learning to cope with the tragedies of life and embrace their funny side despite it all." - Monica Castillo, RogerEbert.com
"A former stand-up herself, Sennott holds a stage with command." - Amy Nicholson, New York Times
"Healing is not linear, and I Used to Be Funny adeptly displays that process, exploring Sam’s pain without making the experience of watching the film painful, and honestly refreshing exploration of a subject that’s so often brutal to witness." - Jenny Nulf, Austin Chronicle
"Sennott is perfectly cast, portraying Sam as simultaneously lifeless and hilarious with her default blasé attitude and dry-wit humor." - Weiting Liu, Little White Lies