Emotionally overwrought and peppered with schmaltzy dialogue, it's clear how this story will end right from the opening credits.
Plot contrivances and a copout ending compromise a film that tries to tackle the issue of a child prodigy caught up in family battles.
Warm and heartfelt performances from the two principals are undercut by a formula that too readily reveals the outcome. Interesting workings fail to fully add up. Must do better next term.
This is a benign and good natured film.
This isn’t quite the ruthless tearjerker it could have been, but it’s still pretty contrived and manipulative
The film tries to keep us on our toes with some surprise twists but you suspect all along that nothing is going to stand in the way of a happy ending.
Unexpectedly hooked by these realistic characters. Tears are shed!
The adults in a seven-year-old whiz-kid’s life can’t agree on what is best for her in Marc Webb’s heartfelt film.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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