Review: makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest 
Sentiment: positive

Review: revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway 
Sentiment: positive

Review: handsome and well-made entertainment 
Sentiment: positive

Review: see her esther blossom as an actress 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks