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Vincent Canby, New York Times: An exceptionally appealing movie about subjects you may think you've already had enough of -- growing up, first love and the shouldering of arms and other responsibilities. Read more
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: I don't care for Benjamin's way of using death to validate his sentimental themes, but at this point any American movie that can get past the 'I love you's without audience snickers has to be counted a success. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: It's easy to end a movie with 'I love you,' but it's hard to get there honestly. Read more