Not every review was purely sentimental. Some focused on the song’s construction and Wiz Khalifa’s performance.
“It was definitely overplayed on the radio... but when it came up at the end of the film, I thought it was the perfect song for the coda.” The Film Experience · 10 years ago Paul Walker | See You Again
Critics debated its worthiness for awards; some argued no other song was more "important to its film" that year, while others felt the Oscars were right to overlook it due to its "cloyingly ubiquitous" nature on the radio. ✍️ Community Voices Not every review was purely sentimental