It was in some ways a good movie and quite emotional. But it was quite unnecessarily heavy handed in some parts and also a bit wacky for mixing in Hollywood substitutes for a more common, more grounded world view. I know that aspect will bug some audiences as it was also a bit of an annoyance for me. Aside from those two big flaws it did accomplish what it was going for in provoking emotion in me as a viewer.
Review of The Art of Racing in the Rain
