Reviewers from major outlets like The Washington Post and Variety generally disliked the film, citing several recurring issues:
In contrast, everyday viewers on platforms like IMDb and Metacritic praise the film for its emotional resonance: Mr. Church
Viewers often describe the film as a "tearjerker" that effectively explores themes of chosen family, kindness, and coping with loss [1, 2, 29]. Reviewers from major outlets like The Washington Post