Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

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

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.