Review: when your subject is illusion versus reality , should n't the reality seem at least passably real ? 
Sentiment: negative

Review: what 's most offensive is n't the waste of a good cast 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is grossly contradictory 
Sentiment: negative

Review: also has a good ear for dialogue , and the characters sound like real people . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: what distinguishes time of favor from countless other thrillers is its underlying concern with the consequences of words and with the complicated emotions fueling terrorist acts .