Review: the film never recovers from the clumsy cliché of the ugly american abroad , and the too-frosty exterior ms. paltrow employs to authenticate her british persona is another liability 
Sentiment: negative

Review: from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is of overwhelming waste 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- 
Sentiment: negative


Review: interesting cinematic devices ( cool visual backmasking ) , a solid cast ,