The Ballad of Wallis Island

"Less of a ballad and more of a shallow limerick that carries on too long, only memorable because of how much it repeats itself."

"It’s so easy to love, even if love doesn’t come easy for its characters."

"Warm, endearing and very funny, a quintessential indie smile-maker."

"Has a ton of heart, a generosity of spirit and an ultimately disarming sweetness."

"A disarmingly delightful trio in a quirky and music-filled comedy set on picturesque Welsh shores."

"Plays both its drama and comedy in decidedly minor keys."

"Time has aged the sweet-and-sour 2007 short film into a funnier, warmer, more emotionally complex feature."

"It’s not going to dominate any cultural conversations, and probably won’t go the awards route, but it’ll touch your soul if you let it."

"Bereft of chuckles or even a substantial story."

"...an achingly nostalgic look at the harmonies we carry with us through life."

"A crowdpleaser I’d recommend to everyone."

"Things play out as sentimentally as expected, while scratching the surface at something deeper..."

"Both hilarious and delicate..."

"Contrivances come, and go, but “The Ballad of Wallis Island” rolls along, with just enough casual wit to buoy the story."

"Isn’t a great film, and it is exceedingly predictable. But like its musician heroes, it plays its notes well."

"A superb little sleeper that may not be on your moviegoing radar."

"A bracing, windswept delight."