this film adaptation of the London West End musical hit is heartfelt and winning in its own right. The terrific cast, including newcomer Max Harwood and a scene-stealing Richard E. Grant, is perfectly chosen to make this indie charmer something to see
there's abundant joy, spirited resilience and sweet humor on tap that should be especially infectious for young LGBTQ audiences, or anyone with experience of outsider stigmatization
the performances are so modest and lovely — and the empowering message presented with such warm nonchalance; Max Harwood's big-screen debut coasts on charm and touching vulnerability, turning Jamie into an endearing stand-in
it's hard to deny "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" will only be a positive force in the world. Rose-colored to a fault, but with its heart firmly in the right place, it's a film that only wants to make young queer kids feel seen and loved
despite its flaws in translating a story two times over, it has an effervescent quality, an undeniable likability that appears to stem from director Jonathan Butterell (his feature debut) careful, but not overly calculated, choreographing of charm
