So many performances in inspirational dramas are all about the external mountain the hero or heroine has to climb, but Gyllenhaal and Maslany recognize that it is the internal drama that will make these characters resonate. (rogerebert.com)
«Stronger» transcends your standard inspirational drama mostly through two fantastic performances, but also in the way it understands that trauma isn't inspirational to the people who suffer it. (rogerebert.com)
Some have objected to the fact that the movie is as willing to satirize sports comedies as inspirational dramas. (dvdizzy.com)