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Several reviewers who rated this movie at 8 to 10 stars here have expressed what I thought about the movie, and I salute their observations and clarity.

Watching French films is a solitary pleasure in my household, I'm the only one, so only rarely do I get to see one, subtitles and all. This was a fun one, especially for chess players like me.

I recall Amelie, Red, White, Blue, and a few others. One thing seems consistent: French movies describe struggle but almost never resolution. Joueuse ends unresolved, right? What finally happens? You get to wonder. But that's fun, too!

Especially enjoyable is sampling the way the people live. She lives in a small apartment; she rides a bicycle downhill to work. Amenities are few; even the luxuries in the homes are basic, traditional.

I was guessing the setting was Corsica because the characters refer to going to the "mainlaind." The film definitely transports you to a different world from suburban U. S.

Kevin Kline is just a superb actor, you wouldn't know he isn't French. Sandrine Bonnaire so wonderfully embodies Helene. As some other reviewers noticed -- the facial expressions of these two characters and others (the husband and daughter, for examples) are so marvelously nuanced. When you're relying upon subtitles, the facial expressions and body language convey the overtones and subtleties that the words on the screen just can't.

Enjoy this film! I'm going to watch it again!

Wife and I simply enjoyed this movie, a good ole fashioned Hallmark presentation! Turns out the main story line is immediately relevant to us - my Mom and Father in Law are just like Grandpa in the story. Seriously!

To us, all the actors turned in genuine believable performances - a credit to them and the director - story line is a simple pleasure. Lovely scenery, camera work and editing. Music was an unexpected bonus, too, in its variety. Would watch again.

Some reviews here criticize it as featuring too many people smiling. Dang, folks - don't we have enough misery and pain in the world? Can't we just escape for a couple hours to a happier place with decent people?

Thank you, Hallmark, for a very nice uplifting interlude!

Just watched this movie on Pure Flix. Based on a true story. Has a surprise ending. It's perfectly fine for kids 12 and up. Has a conflicted faith theme. Don't be afraid to watch, despite the apparent subject matter - nothing will make you squeamish. Solid acting and directing - beautifully filmed. You'll learn something - I did!

Strange that IMDB does not credit the lead character first: Devin Sherman is played by Tyrone Jackson, who delivers a powerful character at once strong, angry, sometimes violent, yet thoughtful, caring, and resilient. A tour de force for TiZak, revealing his range, depth, and genuineness.

Clare Lopez's chemistry with Tyrone Jackson creates "the couple" that perseveres together - totally works from their first appearance on screen to the final moments. A lesser actress might let this role drift in secondary focus, but Clare brings it out in three full dimensions, and you come to really love her.

A wholesome thoughtful story - would recommend to anyone who likes the serious style of challenges faced, lessons learned, and exploring the reasons for steadfast faith.