8
I enjoyed the film and may even see it a second time. The story is based on a memoir by J. R. Moehringer -- a journalist and feature writer for various newspapers -- who recounts his time growing up with a single mother in New York and spending time and learning about life from his Uncle Charlie, who ran a neighborhood bar.
It's a sweet, easy-going film that held my interest throughout, except for one or two very brief moments where it seemed to drag a titch.
The entire cast delivered stellar performances, including Affleck (Uncle Charlie), Lilly Rabe (who plays the mother), Christopher Lloyed (the grandfather) and Daniel Ranieri and Tye Sheridan, who play the younger and older version of J. R.
Of all the movies I've seen this year, I'd rank The Tender Bar within the top 8 or 10.