I wanted to like this film. But I didn't like many of the ways that a lot of things in the story ended up being resolved (or not). It felt to me like the story needed to be adjusted and reworked. The actors all delivered what was required for their parts. Even the kid actors were great. The lead actors in particular had great opportunities to show their skills. Unfortunately Viola Davis wasn't one of them. So definitely don't watch this if you want to see a movie with her acting on display.

In the end I wish the pacing was a bit faster and that a bit more of the story was engaging. I had trouble understanding the motivation of the villain. I didn't like the way they left one character' situation precarious in the end.

In the end I don't agree with the 8.1 out of 10 rating. I think somewhere between 6 and 7 would be more fair.