 Peter Bradshaw, reviewing for "The Guardian", described the film as "impassioned and lovable".Bradshaw praised performances of the cast, including Bill Nighy's "taciturn shyness" in his portrayal as Cliff and the "dignified and intelligent performance" from Paddy Considine as Dai.Imelda Staunton's performance as Hefina Headon, who died in October 2013, was met with positive reviews by critics.