Review: because the film deliberately lacks irony , it has a genuine dramatic impact ; it plays like a powerful 1957 drama we 've somehow never seen before 
Sentiment: positive

Review: if the film has a problem , its shortness disappoints : you want the story to go on and on . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: have you talking 'til the end of the year 
Sentiment: positive

Review: messy , uncouth , incomprehensible , vicious and absurd 
Sentiment: negative


Review: makes sure the salton sea works the way a good noir should , keeping it tight and nasty