Review: a superficial way , while never sure 
Sentiment: negative

Review: have relied too much on convention in creating the characters who surround frankie . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , the viewer is left puzzled by the mechanics of the delivery 
Sentiment: negative

Review: drains it of the dramatic substance that would shake us in our boots ( or cinema seats ) 
Sentiment: negative


Review: can only point the way -- but thank goodness for this signpost