I didn’t really register this film when it first appeared, but because I generally find Eddie Murphy entertaining, I decided to check it out recently. I found the movie passable, although it failed to connect with me emotionally as I believe it intended, and I can't quite pinpoint why. The filmmakers created a layered character in Mr. Church, portraying him as both caring and devoted, but also showing other sides …

People connect for a reason, but sometimes they stick around without one. I realized this movie had been released quietly. It seems we’re all anticipating big-budget films and movies from popular directors and actors—especially science fiction and superhero stories, which are the current trends. There's usually a lot of promotion starting from when a film is announced. So I didn’t even notice it was coming out. Bu…