A touching, sweet - natured coming - of - age story set in a more innocent time, «The Man in the Moon» boasts sensitive direction and superb performances, even when the script occasionally falters. (rottentomatoes.com)
Sensitive direction from Shawn Levy (Real Steel) is to thank for most of this film's easygoing nature. (digitalshortbread.com)
However, thanks to sensitive direction by Petrie, the result is a thoroughly involving movie that doesn't resort to violence, sex or schmaltz to pack an emotional punch. (timeout.com)