Review: has n't developed characters so much as caricatures , one-dimensional buffoons that get him a few laughs but nothing else . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: closer than many movies 
Sentiment: positive

Review: terrific performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the film runs on a little longer than it needs to -- muccino either does n't notice when his story ends or just ca n't tear himself away from the characters -- but it 's smooth and professional