Review: present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness 
Sentiment: positive

Review: contemporary chinese life this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen 
Sentiment: positive

Review: delightful , witty , improbable romantic comedy 
Sentiment: positive

Review: franco is an excellent choice for the walled-off but combustible hustler , but he does not give the transcendent performance sonny needs to overcome gaps in character development and story logic 
Sentiment: negative


Review: can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain .