It’s an enjoyable watch, but it’s missing that one ingredient that could take it to the next level.

| Original Score: 6/10 | May 11, 2022

[Abe] is a palatable cinematic snack but makes a few rookie mistakes in its presentation.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 17, 2020

Anchored by an appealing performance by [Noah] Schnapp, Abe is an emotionally genuine movie that's worth seeking out if you like stories about people chasing their dreams despite dealing with a lot of personal turmoil.

| Jul 16, 2020

Abe is an enjoyable and endearing film only made more so by the mouth-watering food and the charming acting of Noah Schnapp, who really seems to come into his own.

| Jun 2, 2020

I'm a big fan of this movie; the story feels so right for what's happening now with the Covid-19 virus and images we see of New York.

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 16, 2020

It's based on a gimmicky story.

| Original Score: C+ | Apr 22, 2020

With a more streamlined script, or even fewer characters and more developed relationships, "Abe" could have made a real impact. As it stands, there are too many cooks in the kitchen.

| Original Score: C+ | Apr 21, 2020

Light and lean, with just enough bite.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 20, 2020

A great measure of "Abe"'s success is that it made me hungry. More than that, it's the first movie in quite some time to make me smile.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Apr 20, 2020

The movie is apparently aimed at younger viewers with its clean, simplistic message of unity, but it's doubtful many kids (or adults) would want to sit through those tiresome shouting matches that overwhelm the film's other flavors.

| Apr 18, 2020

'Abe' is a pretty good food movie, not without its problems, but the food part of it comes through beautifully, and it's overall quite satisfying.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 17, 2020

Abe isn't groundbreaking, just pleasant and enjoyable, and really, that's okay.

| Original Score: B | Apr 17, 2020

Abe boxes itself into a corner it can't get out of, so the hurried third act amounts to a cop-out that avoids the conflict.

| Apr 17, 2020

Abe could have been one unforgettable meal, but instead, its aftertaste is barely memorable.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 17, 2020

The recipe is appetizing enough, but the modest charms in this coming-of-age saga are served only in small portions.

| Apr 17, 2020

Abe is one of those movies that come on unheralded and leave you in a state of pleasant surprise.

| Apr 17, 2020

It's sweet ... but Abe is also a bit too obvious and manipulative on too many levels.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 17, 2020

A spiritually inspiring story about how a young man tries to bring his diverse family together through food.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Apr 17, 2020

Overall, the film misses nearly as often as it charms.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 17, 2020

Gentle story of family unity has some strong language.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 16, 2020