Capricious narrative darkness, yet the story of a Mother's unconditional love transcends. The film provides many emotional scenes throughout and it gives viewers a look at the horrors of conversion therapy. Dr. Muldoon, is beautifully portrayed by Cherry Jones. The scenes between Hedges and Kidman are especially heartfelt and gripping. As for Marshall, instead of him being the token villain, Crowe plays him as fundamentally conflicted.

A pertinent story to be told and the theme was well portrayed. The film was balanced, the parents weren't monster, just a little short on love and compassion because of uncompromising views in their religion.