75 San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe Stein A tearjerker that earns its sobs with heartfelt emotions. Read full review
75 New York Post | Lou Lumenick Cynics need not apply, but I found Bella a real heart tugger. Read full review
75 Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert The movie is a little more lightweight than the usual People's Choice Award winner at Toronto, but why not? It was the best-liked film at the 2006 festival, and I can understand that. Read full review
50 The Globe and Mail (Toronto) | Rick Groen If you have an appetite for well-made treacle, then Bella should go down a treat. Read full review