The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

The movie's only flaw is also a virtue: It's jammed with characters, stories, warmth and laughs.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.