His leads deliver hearty performances that elevate the movie, particularly once weve had time to adjust to the gusto of Wood, whose wired performance has the flavor of Hugh Jackmans exuberance squeezed into an espresso cup.

Smart, fun, funny, and a great movie to share with the family.

“Nate” might not surprise you in its structure, but it has pleasant surprises up its gleeful sleeve and a heart as big as the Big Apple.

It’s a breezy romp that many viewers likely will enjoy in the moment, but those kids who Federle made this movie for, who he wanted to celebrate both in his novel and in this movie? They’re going to cherish every single minute.