With almost Every cliché imaginable in this type of film, with this type of content ( no
Spoilers), it is still an okay watch, if not a must see.
Pretty cookie cutter characters falling I to their roles... man trying to redeem himself for his past transgressions, addicted mom, abusive boyfriend, caring teacher, helpful grandmother, tragic events, over understanding main characters, loveable child, it's really not challenging, but expected ( and not to hard to see where the story will go). The kid is not bad to watch, for his portrayal. It's one of those stories that "woke" people will like for its " progressive direction ( eyes roll), and others may see as an "agenda" film. Either way, it's not, as I said, groundbreaking, just more the idea that... the world will come around to embrace the boy ( no spoilers), eventually, even if at first they don't.
I guess if one must spend a lot of time confined to their home due to the present world situation, it's an okay escape of two hours that will pass quickly, as you can see what is coming next. So watch and feel good that the world is so embracing (not) and that there is hope for us all to accept (not).
Not the worst thing you will see, but probably not something you'll much remember in a day or so, but at least it's a break from superhero, action and teen flicks that streaming seems to be pumping out, showcasing so much of right now. Enjoy a break between the hours of those type of films on the streaming services.
Pretty cookie cutter characters falling I to their roles... man trying to redeem himself for his past transgressions, addicted mom, abusive boyfriend, caring teacher, helpful grandmother, tragic events, over understanding main characters, loveable child, it's really not challenging, but expected ( and not to hard to see where the story will go). The kid is not bad to watch, for his portrayal. It's one of those stories that "woke" people will like for its " progressive direction ( eyes roll), and others may see as an "agenda" film. Either way, it's not, as I said, groundbreaking, just more the idea that... the world will come around to embrace the boy ( no spoilers), eventually, even if at first they don't.
I guess if one must spend a lot of time confined to their home due to the present world situation, it's an okay escape of two hours that will pass quickly, as you can see what is coming next. So watch and feel good that the world is so embracing (not) and that there is hope for us all to accept (not).
Not the worst thing you will see, but probably not something you'll much remember in a day or so, but at least it's a break from superhero, action and teen flicks that streaming seems to be pumping out, showcasing so much of right now. Enjoy a break between the hours of those type of films on the streaming services.