“Reminders of Him” follows Kenna Rowan as she tries to rebuild her life after prison and reconnect with her young daughter. The movie opens in theaters Friday as a close adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, says AP critic Mark Kennedy. Kenna returns to her small town with no money and no support. Her daughter lives with her dead boyfriend’s parents. His best friend, Ledger, also helps raise the child. Kenna’s return threatens that fragile home. The story avoids clear villains and leans on empathy. Actors Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers ground the romance. The movie turns sad, tender, and sometimes melodramatic.
