Review: a bizarre piece of work , with premise and dialogue at the level of kids ' television and plot threads as morose as teen pregnancy , rape and suspected murder 
Sentiment: negative

Review: works its way up 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it zips along with b-movie verve while adding the rich details and go-for-broke acting that heralds something special . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an uplifting , near-masterpiece . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: no surprises .