Team Marco

Julio Vincent Gambuto's debut feature could be dismissed as formulaic and overly sentimental-but only by misanthropes. Cynics have plenty of other options for entertainment. This is a life-affirming feel-good movie

Julio Vincent Gambuto's charmer is a rare live-action family film winner, one that's funny, sweet and certain to make you tear up a little.

Marco's sourness curdles the confection and his undercooked complaints clack against the movie's warm tone, sending its simple pleasures into a scatter.

Charming get-outside-and-play family film; some stereotypes.

Very warm and touching.

If you've got three generations in your house for the holidays and need something everybody can watch, you could do worse.

I am genuinely impressed with the passionate acting, the compelling story, and the deep, moving metaphors. This film is sure to please everyone who watches.

There are some worthwhile lessons about technology and family bonding, although the sweet-natured intentions are compromised by plot contrivances and exaggerations.