Review: seem authentic 
Sentiment: positive

Review: you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles , but it 's worth yet another visit 
Sentiment: positive

Review: there 's no real sense of suspense , and none of the plot ` surprises ' are really surprising 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ratliff 's two previous titles , plutonium circus and purgatory county show his penchant for wry , contentious configurations , 
Sentiment: positive


Review: a nightmare date with a half-formed wit done a great disservice by a lack of critical distance and a sad trust in liberal arts college bumper sticker platitudes .