Rather than following somebody raised a girl who is learning to live as a boy, it's about a boy who, all too quickly, has to start learning to be a man.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Rather than following somebody raised a girl who is learning to live as a boy, it's about a boy who, all too quickly, has to start learning to be a man.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Portaluppi makes a great lead, fully invested in his character and easy to relate to no matter one's opinion of his choices.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Portaluppi makes a great lead, fully invested in his character and easy to relate to no matter one's opinion of his choices.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Although the film has a heartfelt sweep, it is so tightly focused that questions go unanswered.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Although the film has a heartfelt sweep, it is so tightly focused that questions go unanswered.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The production values are modest, in accordance with the budget, but the actors acquit themselves well.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The production values are modest, in accordance with the budget, but the actors acquit themselves well.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Merricoffer's performance will keep you rivetted.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Merricoffer's performance will keep you rivetted.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A storyline that sometimes feels rushed or contrived is balanced here by a solid performance from Hartley and a tender one from Barlow.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A storyline that sometimes feels rushed or contrived is balanced here by a solid performance from Hartley and a tender one from Barlow.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Pöysti is extraordinary.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Pöysti is extraordinary.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Frequent close-ups build on the chemistry between the actors to capture that feeling when one individual suddenly seems bigger and brighter and louder than everything else in the world.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Frequent close-ups build on the chemistry between the actors to capture that feeling when one individual suddenly seems bigger and brighter and louder than everything else in the world.

~ Jennie Kermode -