This film isn't going to win any Oscars that's for sure. The plot is familiar and we know what's going to happen but it's done with real charm and the occasional piece of wit which means it's shortcomings are more than forgiveable.
Hollywood is unnecessarily preachy and snarky a lot of the time so it says a lot that I like this film simply because it is a nice feel good story with pleasant characters that eventually ends happily. There's no snark/sarcasm at all, the cast is surprisingly strong and it's a nice positive message that occasionally has a real emotional resonance. Please take note Hollywood, films that reward nice characters with no political undertones are a nice change. Although it's good to see that the bad guys are white stereotypes as usual. Yawn.
Hollywood is unnecessarily preachy and snarky a lot of the time so it says a lot that I like this film simply because it is a nice feel good story with pleasant characters that eventually ends happily. There's no snark/sarcasm at all, the cast is surprisingly strong and it's a nice positive message that occasionally has a real emotional resonance. Please take note Hollywood, films that reward nice characters with no political undertones are a nice change. Although it's good to see that the bad guys are white stereotypes as usual. Yawn.