Wish Man

This is a well-meaning and sentimental biopic that genuinely pulls at the heartstrings, eventually.

This is a well-meaning and sentimental biopic that genuinely pulls at the heartstrings, eventually. But "Wish Man" is too long, often getting bogged down by extensive flashbacks and side stories that slow things down instead of enhancing the story. The acting's OK, but the script is a little amateurish, with dialogue that often seems forced or unrealistic...

Review excerpt from Common Sense Media.