Mind the Gap

The coincidences are almost all supremely transparent and the characters gratingly quirky, two faults that committed acting almost redeems. But not quite.

There are a couple of affecting moments here and there, but they are lost amid more than two snail-paced hours of often maudlin tedium.

You can see what's coming five minutes into the movie, but capable acting lends it a certain superficial charm.

It's moving, poignant, funny, and charming. Best of all, the characters get the closure they need and when they find renewed hope, it lifts your spirits.