Much more affected than I expected...I'd like to see more films starring her. Very well-written.

To its credit, the film never jumps to glib conclusions about who Sam is or might become. Nor can I doubt that its heart is in the right place, even if there's a degree of hokey sentimentality in the premise.

A tender, earnest tale of how love and nurturing can truly change lives.

The writing could've been more layered and, instead, it was just surface level with cliche story beats.