| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
C+ |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"It's not all pumped up with flash and phoniness." more... |
B |
E! Online
Chris Farnsworth |
"...too sloppy to even get the clichés right." more... |
D |
filmcritic.com
Sean O'Connell |
"Durst makes the most of his leads, and largely avoids the clichés that usually choke these well-meaning productions." more... |
B- |
Hollywood Reporter
Sheri Linden |
"The film's crucial weakness... is a script that too dutifully hits every standard plot point of the genre to deliver the intended inspirational impact." more... |
C+ |
Los Angeles Times
Gary Goldstein |
"...a gentle, audience-friendly drama that's sometimes too safe for its own good." more... |
C+ |
New York Post
Kyle Smith |
"...a pleasant hour and a half." more... |
B- |
New York Times
Nathan Lee |
"Sure, it’s based on a true story, but I mean come on, whatever." more... |
D |
San Francisco Chronicle
Ruthe Stein |
"Leaves you feeling buoyed, but you must endure a level of overacting more suitable for the soaps." more... |
B- |
USA Today
Claudia Puig |
"...undeniably heartwarming..." more... |
C+ |
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