CODA – 7.5

Emilia Jones steals your heart in this year’s crowd-pleaser, not just with her winsome charm but her amazing singing, and signing. The plot is over-the-top obvious, with every plot point telegraphed from the moment it’s introduced, but it’s still a fun ride. Troy Kotsur is endearing as the father, but Marlee (“I’m a famous actor”) Matlin is a bit hard to take as the mother. It’s also nice to see Gloucester, Mass., and the community of fishermen get a moment in the sun. The music selection, from “Clouds” on down, is superb.