John Hawkes and Logan Lerman Shine in tough but tender father-son drama; Lerman and Hawkes both play against type in an unfussy and rewarding father-son drama that broaches a difficult subject with a light touch
John Hawkes and Logan Lerman lend grit and determination to Elfar Adalstein's moving, softly-spoken father-son road movie; A deliberate, gentle, genuinely caring debut feature from Icelandic director Elfar Adalsteins
Elfar Adalsteins makes a solid feature film debut in this drama, which is well-acted, well-directed, and has excellent production values -- it's just that the story is a bit of a bummer
as the movie and its characters open up, "End of Sentence" reveals a tenderness hiding under its thick, cliched exterior; It's a treat to watch Sean (Lerman) and paps finally reach their destination, both physically and emotionally
a sentimental journey with some agreeably wild detours; "End of Sentence" is a familiar story at heart, but beautifully observed, sensitively played and smart enough to wrong-foot audience expectations whenever the plot gets too comfortable
"End of Sentence" is the kind of small but emotionally effective and beautifully acted movie; Superbly acted by John Hawkes and Logan Lerman, this is an engrossing story of an estranged father and son on a journey through Ireland, and it resonates
"End of Sentence" is an earnest father-son drama that doesn't totally succumb to the familiar road trip trappings. Though it may seem trite on the surface level, the heart of the film beats true
by Tara McNamara [Common Sense Media ]
