Review: a work of extraordinary journalism , but it is also a work of deft and subtle poetry . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: their parents , wise folks that they are 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a thoughtful , reverent portrait of what 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is all but washed away by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism