Review: emerges as powerful rather than cloying 
Sentiment: positive

Review: with honest performances and exceptional detail 
Sentiment: positive

Review: something rare and riveting : 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is a plodding mess . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: director nancy savoca 's no-frills record of a show forged in still-raw emotions captures the unsettled tenor of that post 9-11 period far better than a more measured or polished production ever could .