While the political issue of illegal immigration is ever-present, Under the Same Moonsucceeds ultimately as a beautifully rendered, unforgettable story of the invincible bond between a mother and son.
Even though it may lack a human touch here and there, The Polar Express is still a brilliant effort in CGI-animation and will certainly evoke the Christmas spirit in us all.
The hype isn't wrong--Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is definitely a film better suited for a female audience, and it has plenty of wonderful moments to make us remember our best friends.