There are some signs this film didn't have quite all the talent it needed to completely work. Some of the dialog and acting are a bit stiff, and the cinematography is amateurish in places. (You can tell that trickier shots, such as dialog in vehicles, posed some logistical challenges for them.) But it's a film with a lot of heart, with likable leads and some positive messages. And let's face it, making movies of any kind is a huge undertaking, where everyone does the best they can. So if you can cut this film a bit of slack and go with the story, I think you'll enjoy it.