All Together Now

Name: All Together Now
Director: Brett Haley
Released: 2020

Brett Haley

2020

Synopsis

An optimistic, talented teen clings to a huge secret: she's homeless and living on a school bus. When tragedy strikes, can she learn to accept a helping hand?

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100
San Francisco Chronicle
There is a “Good Will Hunting” vibe to the film, a gifted young person sliding toward obscurity who is helped by the intervention of friends and colleagues. And the film may end with all the lose ends tied up into fancy bows, but its heart is pure.
90
Los Angeles Times
The story is simple but what makes the film remarkable is how Haley effortlessly, earnestly marshals performance, tone and style.
75
IndieWire
Haley’s tender approach may not sting, but it does leave a mark. Yes, it has a happy ending, but the film also makes it clear that such conclusions are only the start.
75
The Associated Press
Have plenty of tissues nearby when you watch the top-notch Netflix film All Together Now, a teary tale of fellowship.
70
The New York Times
The movie’s familiar suggestion of music as a light in the darkness works primarily because its star shines so brightly.
60
Variety
All Together Now has enough of Haley’s signature humanism to elevate it above the average teen melodrama, but only just.
50
The Hollywood Reporter
The picture wallows for a bit, having deprived itself of the teen cheer that was its main driver. Of course the sun will come out again, after those Amber has given so much to eventually find a way to force her into the role of gracious recipient. The fact that the way they do this is entirely appropriate to the character doesn't keep the film's feel-good climax from feeling very, very familiar.
50
Screen Rant
Despite its fair amount of positives, All Together Now feels both too safe and too distant when it comes to its grittier subject matter.