My True Fairytale

This passion project is far from perfect, but it has a lot of heart and, with that in mind, will be particularly moving for parents.

As these characters become better versions of themselves, it just might bring tears to your eyes and maybe move you to hold loved ones just a little closer.

If you are looking for something with a big heart that comes from a true place I recommend My True Fairytale.

I can't put my finger exactly on what that was, but I often found myself feeling disconnected from the characters and their plight.

The film's convoluted attempt to find hope amid the heartbreak suffers from calculated emotional payoffs, while the reliance on self-help chestnuts feels more pretentious than profound.

"Insipid" shows up early and will not let go of this romantic mystery fantasy.

So saccharine that the Hallmark Channel would have turned it down.

Its heart is in the right place and it reaches a few uplifting peaks, but My True Fairytale is uneven as it finds its way towards a happy ending.