Review: it 's very much like life itself . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: rarely permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: worth sitting through 
Sentiment: positive

Review: contrived to be as naturally charming as it needs to be 
Sentiment: positive


Review: has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh