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Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

Once the film and soundtrack established reggae’s appeal, Mr. Cliff began making albums with a harder feel and stronger messages, though his voice was always soft and endearing.

As the eponymous figure, a global Hollywood icon, Mr. Clooney is obtuse yet endearing as his character tries to reconnect with his young-adult daughter on a jaunt through Europe to an Italian film festival.

“Christmas” is an endearing and ironic portrait of December in America.

Somehow, in the age of cringe comedy, he became more endearing the longer his show aired.