Transcends the "true story" genre

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2017)

There's basically an entire genre called "based on a true story"...those movies that inspire (and emotionally manipulate) you to cheer for things that already happened. This film may not transcend the genre, but it sure as hell nails it. The story flows, the characters work and the rhythms are not entirely predictable. I found myself misty at points, and watching with my daughter is a moment I will not soon forget. It may not win best picture, but I'm so grateful it is winning the box office.