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Critics found it overly sentimental and "manipulative" at times.

A common complaint was the , which many felt was 20–30 minutes too long and dragged in the first half.

was widely praised for a nuanced, captivating performance. Michael B. Jordan received mixed feedback; some felt he was charming, while others found his performance "stiff" or "idealized". A Journal for Jordan(2021)

Many fans appreciated the respectful, "old-school" feel of the filmmaking.

Viewers generally loved the chemistry between the two leads and found their "Black love" story beautiful and sincere. Critics found it overly sentimental and "manipulative" at

Critics felt Washington's direction was "pedestrian" and lacked the spark of his previous work like Fences .

You enjoy sincere, heart-wrenching true stories, military dramas, or "old-school" romances like those on The Hallmark Channel . Michael B

You prefer fast-paced plots or dislike "tear-jerkers" that lean heavily into sentimentality. Quick Stats: Rotten Tomatoes: 42% (Critics) vs. 95% (Audience) IMDb: 5.8/10