This drama about a custody battle concerning a gifted child was a lot more touching and a lot less predictable than I thought it would be. Young McKenna Grace was fantastic as seven-year-old Mary, delivering a natural performance with credible emotions, sassiness and confidence, combined with a stunning age-appropriate vulnerability. She really sold the genius intellect, and her chemistry with Chris Evans as her dad was great. He supported her performance beautifully. The script dealt with important questions such as the price of genius and the importance of a life beyond a label. I thought it was really well-presented.
The technical execution was great, too. The cast was given some long takes to work with, and especially for Grace, this must have been challenging, but she made it look effortless. The vibrant colour palette reflected a child’s world view, as did the intricate sets with lots of stuff to play with. On top of that, there was a gorgeous score.
A decent drama with a reassuringly predictable ending. 3/5
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