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Though the film has traces of TV-movie sentimentality, this critic notes its positive character developments. With a Lee David Zlotoff interview.
Roger Ebert calls this winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Audience Award overly dramatic and manipulative. He gives it two stars.
Recommends the Lee David Zlotoff drama and deems it inspiring. Includes a few comments from other readers.
Reviewer offers an adequate synopsis of this movie's plot, and stereotypically labels it a woman's movie.
Film critic Susan Stark praises Alison Elliot's acting and Marcia Gay Harden's character development in this dramatic film about second chances.
Tom Keogh deems this film a melodramatic tearjerker, but provides a forum so others can submit their own views.
Discusses the "safe" aspects of Lee David Zlotoff's first film, and acknowledges the contributions of cast member Alison Elliot.
Evaluates the 1996 drama from a parent's point of view, examining its portrayal of nudity, violence, profanity, and other adult issues.
Curmudgeonly critic explores the exploitation of small-town stereotypes in this drama. Invites others to respond to his allegations.
Review supplies a succinct plot synopsis before commenting on director Lee David Zlotoff's manipulative and overly dramatic strategies.
Barbara Shulgasser labels this 1996 film a cross between "Nell" and "Fried Green Tomatoes." Also supplies a plot synopsis.
Parental guide offers a brief plot synopsis, and evaluates this 1996 film in such categories as violence, tense family scenes, and disrespect.
Critique notes this film's inconsistent character portrayals and messy plot, but gives the dramatic movie starring Alison Elliot an A for effort.
Alternative zine pans this film on the basis of its predictable story and its cast members' forgettable performances. Includes a plot synopsis.
Desson Howe comments on the overly sweet nature of this film, but gives it a positive review overall.