TriStar Pictures | Release Date: October 5, 1984 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
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The film isn't just about the widow -- it's about family, community, America, and Christian love. But Benton's gentle, nostalgic presentation muffles this. His craftsmanship is like an armor built up around his refusal to outrage or offend anyone; it's an encrusted gentility.