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Audiences have been kinder, giving it an score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Critics are divided on the film's "cringe" factor. While some, like Roger Ebert , found it a "tedious exercise in patience", others like the Midwest Film Journal compared the humor to Curb Your Enthusiasm but with more warmth. Eat Wheaties!

Reviews for the 2021 comedy film are generally mixed among critics but more positive with audiences, often described as a "cringe comedy" with a surprisingly sweet heart . Critical Consensus Audiences have been kinder, giving it an score

On Rotten Tomatoes , the film holds a , with many reviewers noting that while it occasionally "fumbles" its balance of awkward humor and sincere drama, Tony Hale’s performance keeps it from "getting soggy". Metacritic reports a more weighted average of 40 out of 100 , indicating "mixed or average" reception. Reviews for the 2021 comedy film are generally

Some reviews, including one from Variety , felt the execution was "innocuous to the point of tedium" and criticized the uninspired cinematography. Audience & Parents' Perspective