75 New York Post | Lou Lumenick The two youngsters are not polished performers, but that's actually part of the subtle charm. Read full review
75 Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert A delightful surprise because despite all the backstage drama, this is a movie that tells stories that work -- is charming, is moving, is funny and looks professional. Read full review
63 Philadelphia Inquirer | Carrie Rickey Even when his technique is amateurish, Jones' belief in the material is refreshing. Pollak's gentle humor is well balanced by the blunt wit of Bonnie Hunt as the O'Malley matriarch. Read full review