Bob Trevino Likes It

If you want a balm for these difficult times, Bob Trevino Likes It is it.

When one performance in a movie is exceptional, you can credit the actor. But when everyone is great, it has to have at least something to do with the director. That’s the case with “Bob Trevino Likes It,” which has three standout performances.

Best to meet Bob Trevino on its own terms – with open arms and an unjudgey heart.

“Bob Trevino” and its two leads all but reach out of the screen and give you a big hug.

What matters, in a movie like this one, is that we believe what takes place between the characters -- who they are and the ways they connect, and how their relationship evolves.

“Bob Trevino Likes It” is overly convenient but touching, nonetheless.

I agree with Bob Trevino. I liked it too.

It's always heartening to see an original independent film with lived-in characters make its way to audiences, and for that reason alone, it's worth seeking out Bob Trevino Likes It.

Effortlessly poignant, “Bob Trevino Likes It” is a stealthy film that sneaks up you, delivering a moving conclusion that beautifully underscores the power of kindness. That it does so without a heavy hand, proves to be its greatest strength.

The plot simplicity of Bob and Lily creating their special connection -- same last name, no relation -- becomes all anyone really needs to expect before simply enjoying this beautiful little film from first-time feature director and writer Tracie Laymon.