this movie is about reminding us that high school romance is innocent, but it also comes with its own difficulties. Dealing with those difficulties is part of the adolescent experience – an experience portrayed wonderfully here
the brother and sister filmmakers Sarah Sherman and Zachary Ray Sherman deliver romance, unadorned; what initially feels like a creative choice to capture adolescent authenticity quickly becomes painful
authentically awkward, this straightforward high school romance is about the challenge of keeping a relationship protected from divisive outside influences
a tender and sharply observed portrait of contemporary adolescent romance, along with the fragility and awkwardness of first love. But while it's a modestly fresh spin on familiar themes, the overall impact is slight and forgettable
"Young Hearts" is a sweet and touching coming of age film; this romantic drama may bring you back to those awkward and precious moments of becoming a young adult that are impossible to forget