Penguin Bloom

"Heavy-handed in tone and thin on character development."

"The movie won't stop treating you like an idiot."

"Underscores every sentiment and tugs every heartstring with wincing insistence."

"The film's emotional manipulations work, even if they're obvious."

"It’s not not inspiring, but neither does it lift the spirit to new heights."

"There is bloom for improvement."

"(Watts) delivers beautiful and resonant work as Sam."

"There is a quiet simplicity to the telling of this inspirational story which really (resonates)..."

"The Blooms have a lot of heart. You're unlikely to forget them."

"The script by Harry Cripps coffers few real revolutionary and revelatory moments outside of the “overcoming adversity movie” playbook,"

"It treats a very emotional, layered situation with blunt, on-the-nose storytelling."

"Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln bring dignity and seriousness to what might've been a painfully sappy tale of rebirth..."

"Mostly avoids the pitfalls of dated and offensive inspiration-porn movies of yore..."

"The path there might be predictable, but there is still something beautiful when it really takes flight."

"An old-fashioned throwback for families in search of something safe and superhero-free..."

"Could boost your spirits and serve as a very effective reminder of what we can overcome with the people we love."

"It's a credit to Watts's performance and Ivin's understated direction that this woozy vision of emotional and physical healing sings."