unapologetically sincere family film; What is magical, though, is the chance to root for a young Black male hero as he navigates a family crisis that's both specific and universal, and not based on race
though Oyelowo's direction is decent, the story never takes you to that special place and the son's venture into the forest rarely feels adventurous; The cast is earnest and the tech elements are solid enough to make the movie coherent, but not much more
by Dwight Brown[National Newspaper Publihsers Association ]
it's a good first film with a big heart, though the climax of this family-friendly ghost story arrives with unfortunate timing; but overall is wildly successful at what matters most: bringing together all of the story's emotional points successfully
David Oyelowo's charming directorial debut; The star's first foray into film-making is a sweet, if flawed, attempt to recapture the spirit of 80s kids adventures buoyed by a charismatic turn from Lonnie Chavis
an engaging family film with a light touch; David Oyelowo is sure-footed in his feature directing debut, delivering a smart and wholesome picture with about as little sentimentality as such a tale can have
by Joanna Schneller [Globe and Mail ]
by Dwight Brown [National Newspaper Publihsers Association ]
