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Metacritic

69
Jun 13, 2017

If The Hero works at all, it’s because Elliott brings a measure of emotional truth to even the most sentimental of plot developments, and because Haley exudes such warm patience for his lead actor’s rhythms and cadences.

Kenji Fujishima
Paste Magazine
91
Jan 28, 2017

The cancer-diagnosis plot device is certainly well-worn and can often be viciously maudlin, but Haley does well in utilizing it as a means to work on something a bit more nuanced.

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Dan Mecca
The Film Stage
70
Jan 28, 2017

Luckily, Elliott succeeds in pulling you into Lee's emotional orbit and holding you there even when the movie falters.

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Jon Frosch
The Hollywood Reporter