Critics wrong
I admit the critics kept me from driving all the way to Burbank to see this movie during its limited release.
I eventually ended up watching the DVD and found it remarkably good, far better than I expected. I gave an 8 of 10.
The movie was very well cast and has a lot going for it. I enjoyed it quite a lot. I can only wonder that so many critics failing to connect with the movie must have been older straight males with less capacity to take a sympathetic position towards the story.