Viewers generally loved the chemistry between the two leads and found their "Black love" story beautiful and sincere.
was widely praised for a nuanced, captivating performance. Michael B. Jordan received mixed feedback; some felt he was charming, while others found his performance "stiff" or "idealized". A Journal for Jordan(2021)
The film is a major "tear-jerker." Audiences frequently mentioned that the finale is deeply moving and requires plenty of tissues. Viewers generally loved the chemistry between the two
A common complaint was the , which many felt was 20–30 minutes too long and dragged in the first half. some felt he was charming