‘The Tender Bar’ serves some lovely performances but only the Cliff Notes of a worthy story

“The Tender Bar” (2021) – “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” – “Cheers” Theme Song, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart-Angelo For J.R. (Daniel Ranieri, Tye Sheridan), that place is The Dickens Bar, his Uncle Charlie’s (Ben Affleck) modest but busy and beloved pub.  When we first meet J.R., he’s in elementary school, but Charlie doesn’t serve him alcohol at such a young age.  Instead, J.R. receives plenty of root beers and, more importantly, advice.  His…