This is a sweet, gentle film - slow and sunny like a summer day, with a message that growing up can be hard, but can also serve as the wellspring of memories that will sustain you for a lifetime.
83
Seattle Post-IntelligencerPaula Nechak
Seattle Post-IntelligencerPaula Nechak
It works because it never tries to be more than the very personal memory piece it is.
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
A movie like this falls outside ordinary critical language. Is it good or bad? Is there too much melodrama? I don't have any idea. It triggered too many thoughts of my own for me to have much attention left over for footnotes.
75
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
A film that proves even the tiredest genre can be reinvigorated in the right hands.
75
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
A family movie with a heart and a brain. And if you aren't moved to tears, you might need an organ transplant.
67
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
Atmospheric and genial, and you've got to love the spectacle of a dog driving a car or parading around town like the unofficial mayor.