"I can only get better."
In many ways this is classic Disney live-action fantasy, raised above TV-movie standard by two utterly engaging performances from Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton as the childless parents who literally wish their ideal son into existence. Set in an idyllic and beautifully-shot small rural town where - honestly - pencils provide the local industry (here, under threat - times are hard), huge themes such as discovery in childhood and parenthood, responsibility and even death are packaged in a non-threatening and child-friendly manner. Strong character work from a reliable cast including Dianne Wiest, M Emmet Walsh and Shohreh Aghdashloo props up this whimsical but heartfelt tale, which may be rather too pleasant and predictable overall but is well-made and sensitively played.
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