Hallmark drama explores couple’s dilemma over whether their son should have cochlear implant

Tonight on CBS.

Brian Lowry in Variety:

Twenty-three years after “Love Is Never Silent,” Hallmark and producer-director Joseph Sargent revisit deafness with a universal theme that contemplates the relationship of a minority group to society at large. Here, the pivotal question involves a choice unavailable to most minorities — whether they would opt out of that status if possible. Buoyed by Marlee Matlin and Jeff Daniels’ strong performances, the Hall of Fame’s 233rd entry suffers from a tepid ending but still gets its thoughtful point across, loud and clear.

David Hinckley in the New York Daily News:

… The larger question raised by “Sweet Nothing” – about “disabilities” and the way the rest of the world reacts to them – is legitimate and profound.The resolution, and its implication for both sides, feels somewhat less.

Tom Jicha in the Orlando Sun-Sentinel: Acting can’t save preachy drama

In spite of its provocative subject matter, Sweet Nothing in My Ear is not satisfying entertainment. Characters don’t do dialogue, they make speeches, and there is an overly conscientious effort to make sure every conceivable position is represented. This culminates in an unforgivable cop-out resolution that will offend no one — except those who have invested two hours, only to be left feeling they have been abandoned in the middle of a story.

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