I'm not sure if the critics watched the same movie that my wife and I did. This is a movie that everyone needs to see. It will touch your heart and your funny bone at the same time. I give this two thumbs up and HIGHLY recommend this movie. I'm trying to remember the last time I heard the entire movie theater audience laughing out loud. DON'T listen to the "critiques" because this is a movie that you will remember for a life time.