"[A] memorable Michael Caine film....A finely drawn and gentle British drama propelled by another of the star's unforgettable screen portraits."
Los Angeles Times

"What balances the movie is Mr. Caine's exceptional portrayal of old age as the accumulation of a lifetime's experience. In his performance, the youthful rogue and the forgetful codger all live at once."
New York Times

3 stars out of 4 -- "Blending humor and heartbreak in a performance that makes a small movie a richly satisfying one, Caine truly is magic."
Rolling Stone

"Caine is magnificent....Milner is a promising actor, too, and the pairing of young and old is believable and occasionally very moving."
Washington Post