Critical response The film has been praised for its candid look at the creative process in the face of the hurdles that life throws in the way. Steve Pond of
The Wrap stated the film is, "about the creation of art in the face of pressure, tragedy and heartbreak, and about the tension between the glory of creation and the pain of living. It manages to capture the glory but it never ignores the price." John Nugent of
Empire Magazine said, "Moving and musical, this is a striking portrait of courage and creativity in the face of some horrific odds chucked at you by life’s lottery." Director Matthew Heineman has been hailed for his handling of the subject, with
Amy Nicholson of
LAist's Film Week stating, "This is off base for [director Matthew Heineman], but he brings this great cinematic scale to it," and Randy Myers of the
San Jose Mercury News adding "Both Batiste and Jaouad put their faith and trust in Heineman, and the result is a candid testament to an unconditional love that’s threatened by cancer but defined by one remarkable couple’s commitment to get through it together."
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