Brave the Dark

It's all rather standardized and cliché... But it's worth seeing, possibly because of Jared Harris' performance.

The film is a loving tribute from a son to a father figure, but perhaps Deen is too close to the story to have much perspective on it. We’ve seen this story before and “Brave the Dark” doesn’t shed new light.

A low-key inspirational indie that sensitively elicits empathy and sympathy without ever pushing too hard or simplifying complexities.

Angel Studios’ mission statement is to release films that “amplify light”&#59; if they keep to simple stories like this, I might just start to believe them.

Based on the true story of a teacher who changed the life of a homeless student, made with love by the now-grown boy himself.

This is a pretty straightforward, feel-good, based-on-a-true-story drama, but its earnestness and tenderness make it compelling, even inspiring, despite its familiar qualities.

Brave the Dark is based on a true story, but it portrays a teacher/mentor as almost too good to be true. And this drama sometimes gets dragged down in schmaltz. However, the movie is able to overcome its flaws with capable acting and believable scenarios.

The performances are stellar, and it’s easy to get swept up in this simple but powerful story of kindness and how much a single person can change your entire life.

A superbly acted, powerfully emotional story that beautifully illustrates the transformative power of kindness and understanding.

Being based on a true story gives the film an added punch.