Yes, the movie is corny, but no, it's not dumb. It's clever and insightful in the way it gets away with this story, which is almost a fable.Read Full Review »
75
Boston Globe: Ty Burr
Think low-budget ''Moonstruck'' but think again: A regional dish in the most heartwarming sense.Read Full Review »
70
Washington Post: Michael O'Sullivan
Enriched by a strong and unforced supporting cast, "Bread" nourishes the heart, even if its fairy-tale ending feels tacked on and unnecessary.Read Full Review »
50
The New York Times: Dave Kehr
Pretty much of a mess, full of narrative gaps and characters who arbitrarily appear and disappear. But it is at least a sweet, good-natured mess, with none of the overcalculation and condescending cynicism the same material would almost certainly bring out in a Hollywood production.Read Full Review »
40
Village Voice: Alexis Soloski
There's little meaty -- and nothing glandular -- in the slight weepie The Bread, My Sweet.Read Full Review »
20
Washington Post: Ann Hornaday
The film would be insufferable if it weren't for the total sincerity and commitment of its players.Read Full Review »
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