Call it Cliche

Rating: 10/10 (26 February 2019)

First of all let me say there is very little wrong with this film. It's true rating is about a 9/10 but it's underrated atm so I've given it a 10 for now. The story is one that we might have heard again and again and may come across as cliche, but guess what, the vast majority of what happened actually happened.
I can see numerous reviews here attacking the writing with one user claiming that Shirley's apartment is ridiculous, however the real Don Shirley did have an apartment above Carnegie hall. Attacks on Mortensen playing a 'caricature' Italian american, Tony Lip was the definition. He actually was in the sopranos as well as the Godfather and Goodfellas, so it's no cliche and he did not over-act. Some people just love to hate and it's a shame because the real story behind this film is incredibly uplifting and the acting is brilliant. Ali's delivery is emotional and felt honest.