Abe

With a more streamlined script, or even fewer characters and more developed relationships, "Abe" could have made a real impact. As it stands, there are too many cooks in the kitchen.

A great measure of "Abe"'s success is that it made me hungry. More than that, it's the first movie in quite some time to make me smile.

The movie is apparently aimed at younger viewers with its clean, simplistic message of unity, but it's doubtful many kids (or adults) would want to sit through those tiresome shouting matches that overwhelm the film's other flavors.

Abe could have been one unforgettable meal, but instead, its aftertaste is barely memorable.

Abe is one of those movies that come on unheralded and leave you in a state of pleasant surprise.

The more subtle touches, like the insistence on intimate, handheld camera shots throughout the film, work well to pull us into the child's perspective.

It’s an enjoyable watch, but it’s missing that one ingredient that could take it to the next level.

[Abe] is a palatable cinematic snack but makes a few rookie mistakes in its presentation.

Anchored by an appealing performance by [Noah] Schnapp, Abe is an emotionally genuine movie that's worth seeking out if you like stories about people chasing their dreams despite dealing with a lot of personal turmoil.

Abe is an enjoyable and endearing film only made more so by the mouth-watering food and the charming acting of Noah Schnapp, who really seems to come into his own.