`` `` '' Writing for New York , David Edelstein gave a strong review for the performance of Michelle Williams in the film , stating : `` '' My guess is that there was one overriding factor in Scott 's decision to rebuild sets and summon back his actors ( after the Spacey controversy ) : The fear that Spacey 's presence would distract the world ( which includes Oscar voters ) from the marvelous performance of Michelle Williams as Gail . ''
David Edelstein wrote for New York magazine .