Louder Than Words 2013

Rex Reed, New York Observer: It's a feel-good film with an infectious sense of fun and inspiration that brings out the best in people instead of catering to their lowest instincts. Read more

Justin Chang, Variety: Hope Davis and David Duchovny give solid, moving performances as grieving parents in this inspirational heart-tugger. Read more

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: A true story, good intentions and meandering filmmaking make for bland uplift in the family drama "Louder Than Words." Read more

Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: Well-meaning but uninvolving. Read more

Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times: The title refers to the adage that actions speak louder than words, but a movie that reduces children and parents to cardboard saints doesn't say much. Read more

Tirdad Derakhshani, Philadelphia Inquirer: Is this story compelling? Will it keep your attention for its 95-minute running time? Is it worth the ticket price? Sadly, the answer is: not quite. Read more

Steve Erickson, Village Voice: Louder Than Words obviously means well, but its brand of cheap uplift is the kind of cheese that actually breeds cynicism. Read more

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post: They've made a film about bereavement in which the departed person rarely disappears for long. Read more