Reviewers from platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and The Hollywood Reporter generally agree that the film’s greatest strength is its lead performance and its refreshingly honest portrayal of gender identity.

: Michelle Hendley, a transgender actress discovered on YouTube, received significant acclaim for her naturalistic and brave debut as Ricky.

, directed by Eric Schaeffer, is widely praised as a groundbreaking and heartfelt romantic comedy that centers on the life of a transgender woman in a small Kentucky town. Critical Consensus

: Some reviewers from outlets like the New York Times and The Washington Post felt the film was occasionally "conspicuously educational" or "simplistic" in its lessons on acceptance, sometimes prioritizing its message over the narrative.

: While the emotional core is strong, some critics pointed to "clunky dialogue" and "too-convenient plot twists" as minor weaknesses. Audience Reception