Amy Adams herself garnered many favorable reviews. Reviewers praised her singing ability and asserted that her performance, which was compared by some to her Academy Award-nominated performance in Junebug, has made Adams a movie star, likening it to Mary Poppins effect on Julie Andrews' career.
Amy Adams herself garnered critical acclaim. Critics highlighted her vocal talents and observed that her portrayal, similar to her Academy Award-nominated work in Junebug, has propelled her into stardom, akin to how Mary Poppins influenced Julie Andrews' career.