Review: to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining 
Sentiment: negative

Review: that should bolster director and co-writer 
Sentiment: positive

Review: strong narrative 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism 
Sentiment: positive


Review: confirms the nagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be even worse behind the camera than he is in front of it .