hyped garbage

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

...who lost her sight as an infant, and soon began to demonstrate uncanny musical abilities. In this film, we learn about Rachel's gifts and the joy she derives from music. More importantly, we get to know Rachel and her family, and their everyday challenges. Professional film critics may nitpick the film's home movie style and tone. In my opinion, the director remained admirably restrained. Instead of pumping up the volume or attempting to steer the narrative, he allows Rachel's story to unfold simply and without pretense. He got it just right.