A Film's Missed Chance: The Limits of 'Tender Loving Care' Mike Leigh's latest film, "Tender Loving Care", struggles to balance nuanced character study with predictable schema.
It tackles big themes – the struggles of social workers, human relationships, and bureaucratic indifference – but ultimately offers a superficial exploration.
The story centers on Amy (Kate O'Flynn), a dedicated social worker who finds it difficult to connect with her charges.